Geography
Near Durham is a rare old-growth Piedmont bottomland hardwood forest.
Cultural Attractions
Art lovers have access to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and the North Carolina Central University Art Museum.
Recreation
Sports fans can cheer for the Duke Blue Devils, a frequent NCAA Final Four basketball team. Baseball fans can catch the Durham Bulls, the team featured in the 1988 film Bull Durham. The Bulls are now the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Historical
Durham's nickname, "Bull City", comes from the logo for Bull Durham Tobacco, a product of local Blackwell Tobacco Co. In the late 1800s, the Bull Durham trademark was known around the world.
Economy
Durham has earned the moniker City of Medicine because of its vibrant healthcare industry, which includes more than 300 medical- and health-related companies. Additionally, more than 140 major research companies give Research Triangle Park its name.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 229,483
- Population under 55:
- 80.8%
- Population over 55:
- 19.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Raleigh
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 86°F July High, 27°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $40,715
- Median home price:
- $159,000
- Average property tax:
- $4,478
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.1%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 52
- Middle schools:
- 31
- High schools:
- 27
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 2
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 9
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 15
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 5/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 17/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 26/2
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 884
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