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Old West Durham

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81out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. Old West Durham is one of Durham's most charming and generally safe neighborhoods, anchored by the lively Ninth Street commercial corridor and its proximity to Duke University. Visitors should maintain standard awareness regarding opportunistic property crime, but the area is welcoming and comfortable to explore.”
— Gogo, on Old West Durham

Walk score

83/100

Bike score

79/100

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedWalkable Dining HubCollege-AdjacentVibrant

Old West Durham blends historic mill village character with vibrant collegiate and neighborhood energy along Ninth Street. It is home to a balanced mix of Duke students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and longtime residents who frequent its independent shops and eateries.

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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