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Brightleaf

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Middle School Building, Durham School of The Arts (Old Julian S. Carr Junior High School), Brightleaf, Durham, NC — w_lemay (Flickr, CC0)

79out of 100

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Overall safety score

“Go. Brightleaf is a safe, vibrant, and charming historic warehouse district that is well-patronized by locals, visitors, and the Duke University community. Standard urban precautions apply regarding vehicle security and late-night side streets, but violent crime is relatively rare in the commercial core.”
— Gogo, on Brightleaf

Walk score

87/100

Bike score

79/100

Recent local news: Recent property renovations have refreshed the central courtyard and retail offerings, accompanied by ongoing downtown Durham safety initiatives targeting vehicle break-ins.

About the area

Historic Warehouse DistrictDining & NightlifeCollegiate AdjacentWalkable

Centering around turn-of-the-century brick tobacco warehouses along West Main Street, Brightleaf is one of Durham's premier dining and shopping micro-districts. It bridges the gap between downtown Durham and Duke University's East Campus, offering lively courtyards, patios, and loft residences.

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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