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Durham neighborhood safety scores
68 Durham neighborhoods scored, averaging 77/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
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Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Lochn'ora· DurhamLochn'ora is a heavily wooded, mid-century to modern single-family neighborhood characterized by winding streets, large lots, and tranquil cul-de-sacs90Go
- Hope Valley· DurhamHope Valley is a historic, picturesque residential neighborhood in southwest Durham centered around a classic 1920s country club and golf course. Reno89Go
- Bahama· DurhamBahama is an unincorporated rural community characterized by rolling farmland, dense woodlands, and proximity to scenic waterways like Lake Michie and88Go
- Research Triangle Park· DurhamResearch Triangle Park (RTP) spans thousands of wooded acres between Durham, Raleigh, and Morrisville, functioning primarily as a premier research, te88Go
- Watts Hospital-Hillandale· DurhamWatts Hospital-Hillandale is a historic, leafy residential enclave in north-central Durham anchored by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathem87Go
- Watts-Hillandale· DurhamWatts-Hillandale is a classic early-20th-century residential enclave located just northwest of Duke University's East Campus and Ninth Street. Filled 87Go
- Woodcroft· DurhamWoodcroft is a mature, master-planned suburban enclave in South Durham featuring over six miles of shaded pedestrian trails, single-family homes, and 86Go
- Heather Glen· DurhamHeather Glen is a modern suburban enclave in South Durham featuring manicured single-family homes, leafy cul-de-sacs, and a relaxed residential ambian86Go
- Snow Hill Preserve· DurhamSnow Hill Preserve is a low-density residential subdivision in northern Durham County near scenic waterways and rolling wooded landscapes. The area co85Go
- Trinity Park· DurhamNestled between Duke University's East Campus and downtown Durham, Trinity Park is a leafy, historic district filled with early-20th-century bungalows85Go
- Chelsea Meadows· DurhamChelsea Meadows is a wooded suburban subdivision in South Durham characterized by well-kept single-family homes and winding residential streets. It of85Go
- Southpoint· DurhamAnchored by The Streets at Southpoint regional shopping center and bounded by Interstate 40, Southpoint is a modern suburban district known for dining84Go
- Blands· DurhamBlands is a tranquil exurban and suburban neighborhood in southern Durham County bordering Research Triangle Park. The area features a mix of spacious84Go
- Forest Hills· DurhamForest Hills is an upscale, historic neighborhood situated just two miles south of downtown Durham, celebrated for its expansive 1920s to mid-century 84Go
- Duke University· DurhamThe Duke University campus area spans iconic Collegiate Gothic architecture on West Campus, classic Georgian quads on East Campus, and lush botanical 84Go
- American Village· DurhamAmerican Village is an established, tree-canopied neighborhood in western Durham popular among Duke University faculty, healthcare workers, and famili84Go
- Carillon Forest· DurhamCarillon Forest is a leafy, mid-sized single-family neighborhood built in the late 1990s and early 2000s in South Durham near the Research Triangle Pa84Go
- Parkwood· DurhamParkwood is a historic planned subdivision developed in the late 1950s and 1960s, defined by sprawling ranch homes, mature trees, and quiet cul-de-sac84Go
- Keene· DurhamKeene is a leafy, residential neighborhood situated in the southern quadrant of Durham, known for its mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and matu83Go
- Lynn Crossroads· DurhamLynn Crossroads is a tranquil, evolving residential neighborhood characterized by wooded subdivisions, single-family homes, and easy access to regiona82Go
- Nelson· DurhamLocated in southeastern Durham near the boundary with Wake County and RTP, Nelson is characterized by technology parks, distribution centers, corporat82Go
- New Hope Valley· DurhamSituated in southwest Durham, New Hope Valley features leafy suburban communities, newer apartment complexes, and major commercial retail hubs. It ser82Go
- Trinity Heights· DurhamSituated just north of Duke University's East Campus, Trinity Heights is characterized by early 20th-century bungalows, leafy streets, and a strong mi81Go
- Marydell· DurhamMarydell is an established, tree-lined suburban neighborhood located in southwest Durham near the Chapel Hill Road and University Drive corridors. It 81Go
- Old West Durham· DurhamOld West Durham blends historic mill village character with vibrant collegiate and neighborhood energy along Ninth Street. It is home to a balanced mi81Go
- Northgate Park· DurhamNorthgate Park is a welcoming, historic mid-century neighborhood known for its spacious lots, vibrant canopy of mature trees, and active neighborhood 80Go
- Devonshire Manor· DurhamDevonshire Manor is an established suburban community in South Durham featuring mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes and mature landscaping. I80Go
- Hope Valley West· DurhamHope Valley West is a tranquil, verdant residential neighborhood in southwest Durham characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes and80Go
- Duke Park· DurhamDuke Park is a historic residential neighborhood in north-central Durham celebrated for its tree-canopied streets and early 20th-century bungalows. Th80Go
- Forest Oaks· DurhamForest Oaks is a serene, tree-lined residential community in South Durham consisting mostly of single-family homes and townhomes built in the latter h80Go
- Hickory Oaks· DurhamHickory Oaks is an established suburban neighborhood in Durham featuring tree-lined streets, cul-de-sacs, and well-maintained single-family homes. Whi80Go
- Genlee· DurhamGenlee is a sprawling, car-dependent area in southeastern Durham County bordering RTP. It features a mix of quiet mid-century and newer residential su80Go
- Five Oaks· DurhamFive Oaks is a planned residential enclave characterized by mature tree-lined streets, townhomes, single-family houses, and a central community club. 80Go
- Brassfield· DurhamBrassfield is a modern suburban corridor characterized by convenient shopping plazas, apartment communities, and corporate office parks near the RTP b80Go
- The Downs· DurhamThe Downs is an established residential neighborhood in southwest Durham characterized by townhomes, single-family houses, and mature tree cover. It o80Go
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- Brightleaf· DurhamCentering around turn-of-the-century brick tobacco warehouses along West Main Street, Brightleaf is one of Durham's premier dining and shopping micro-79Go, stay aware
- American Tobacco· DurhamThe American Tobacco Historic District is a beautifully revitalized industrial landmark featuring historic brick tobacco warehouses converted into off78Go, stay aware
- Westwood Estates· DurhamWestwood Estates is a mid-century suburban community in northwest Durham defined by mature trees, single-family homes on spacious lots, and low-densit78Go, stay aware
- Summer Meadow· DurhamSummer Meadow is an established single-family suburban community situated in Durham with well-kept properties and cul-de-sacs. The area is predominant78Go, stay aware
- Glen Forest· DurhamGlen Forest is an established mid-century to late-20th-century suburban neighborhood in South Durham characterized by mature wooded lots and single-fa77Go, stay aware
- Bethesda· DurhamBethesda is an expansive, car-dependent neighborhood located in southeast Durham adjacent to Research Triangle Park. It features a blend of establishe76Go, stay aware
- Lowes Grove· DurhamLowes Grove is an evolving suburban district in South Durham, anchored by historical community institutions, schools, and modern residential developme76Go, stay aware
- Morehead Hill· DurhamMorehead Hill is one of Durham's oldest historic neighborhoods, defined by grand early 20th-century architecture, tree-lined streets, and a strong sen76Go, stay aware
- River's Edge· DurhamRiver's Edge is a suburban, tree-lined residential community nestled near the natural corridors of the Eno River in North Durham. It primarily feature76Go, stay aware
- Hillandale Commons· DurhamHillandale Commons is a suburban residential neighborhood located just north of Interstate 85 along Hillandale Road. It features a mix of townhomes, s75Go, stay aware
- Bilboa· DurhamBilboa is an established, wooded suburban neighborhood located in northern Durham near the Eno River corridor. It consists primarily of mid-century an75Go, stay aware
- Horton Hills· DurhamHorton Hills is an established suburban community in North Durham characterized by mid-century ranch-style homes, mature trees, and proximity to Duke 74Go, stay aware
- Old North Durham· DurhamOld North Durham is a leafy, historic district characterized by turn-of-the-century architecture, quiet residential streets, and quick access to Durha74Go, stay aware
- Downtown Durham· DurhamDowntown Durham combines repurposed historic tobacco warehouses with contemporary towers to form the cultural and culinary heart of the Bull City. Vis73Go, stay aware
- Hayes· DurhamHayes is a historic, leafy pocket in south-central Durham bordered by Morehead Hill and Forest Hills. It features historic bungalows, quiet residentia73Go, stay aware
- Weaver· DurhamWeaver is an established residential neighborhood in South Durham characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy suburban streets, and close 73Go, stay aware
- Colonial Village· DurhamColonial Village is a quiet, mid-century residential enclave located just north of Interstate 85 and adjacent to Northgate Park. It is characterized b72Go, stay aware
- Burch Avenue· DurhamBurch Avenue is a compact, historic residential enclave situated right between Downtown Durham and Duke University's East Campus. Characterized by ear72Go, stay aware
- Oak Grove· DurhamOak Grove is a spread-out residential community in East Durham characterized by mid-century ranch homes, modern subdivisions, and commercial nodes alo72Go, stay aware
- Club Boulevard Community· DurhamClub Boulevard Community is an established, mid-century neighborhood in northern Durham centered around Club Boulevard and adjacent to Ellerbe Creek. 71Go, stay aware
- Five Points· DurhamFive Points sits at the historic intersection of West Main, West Chapel Hill, and Morris streets in Downtown Durham. It features a lively blend of his71Go, stay aware
- Duke Homestead· DurhamDuke Homestead is a historic, semi-suburban community in North Durham centered around the 19th-century farmstead of tobacco magnate Washington Duke. T71Go, stay aware
- Crest Street· DurhamCrest Street is a small, historic African American community in west Durham bordered by the Durham Freeway and Duke's medical and West campus faciliti70Go, stay aware
- West End· DurhamWest End is an eclectic Durham neighborhood characterized by early-20th-century craftsman bungalows, active community institutions, and growing commer68Go, stay aware
- Lakewood· DurhamLakewood is an eclectic, evolving Durham neighborhood centered around Chapel Hill Road, known for its creative reuse hubs, diverse dining, and histori66Go, stay aware
- Walltown· DurhamWalltown is a historic, evolving Durham neighborhood bounded by Duke's East Campus and the Broad Street commercial corridor. It features quiet residen66Go, stay aware
Caution — 7 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Holston Meadows· DurhamHolston Meadows is a modest, suburban residential neighborhood located in East Durham, primarily characterized by single-family homes, leafy subdivisi64Caution
- Burton· DurhamBurton is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood located just east of Downtown Durham, anchored by Burton Park. The area features a mix of62Caution
- Willow Hill· DurhamWillow Hill is a quiet, older residential enclave located just southeast of downtown Durham and adjacent to the historic Hayti district. It features a62Caution
- Few· DurhamFew is a historic East Durham neighborhood situated just east of downtown, characterized by a mix of early 20th-century mill-era homes, newer resident62Caution
- Hayti· DurhamHayti is a storied, historically African American community located just across the Durham Freeway from downtown. Once celebrated as an epicenter of B61Caution
- Joyland· DurhamLocated in East Durham along US-70 (Holloway Street), Joyland is an older suburban-industrial pocket characterized by modest single-family homes, auto60Caution
- Rocky Knoll· DurhamRocky Knoll is an established, modest residential community situated just off the South Alston Avenue corridor in Durham. The area features mid-centur59Caution