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American Village

Durham · Go

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84out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. American Village is a peaceful, heavily wooded residential enclave in West Durham that is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike. While you will need a car to get around easily, violent crime is rare and the area offers quiet streets adjacent to Duke Forest.”
— Gogo, on American Village

Walk score

24/100

Bike score

45/100

About the area

Suburban / WoodedQuiet & ResidentialDuke CommunityCar-Dependent

American Village is an established, tree-canopied neighborhood in western Durham popular among Duke University faculty, healthcare workers, and families. It consists primarily of single-family homes and townhouses tucked away from major commercial thoroughfares. Visitors will find a tranquil, suburban atmosphere with immediate access to nature trails.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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