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Durham Area Facts

  • Durham has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Durham crime rates are 74% lower than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Durham is 13% higher than the New Hampshire average
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"The Granite State: Truly Remarkable" User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Durham, New Hampshire is the perfect location for those with a true love of nature and the great outdoors. One great place to get a glimpse of this is in the Stolworthy Wildlife Sanctuary! You truly feel at one with nature here!


College Woods is the best area in Durham, NH,
...Read More located just outside of the University of New Hampshire. Ideal for newbies to the area who're seeking to make a fresh start in life. You can find all kinds of job opportunities here, from part-time retail jobs to clerical office positions. There's an unlimited amount of employment for everybody!


Summertime is my absolute favorite time of year in Durham, it's not too warm and is quite pleasant to experience. I find this a convenient place to live, especially considering all of the public transportation in this area. Weather permitting, I'll take a stroll over to the "Freedom Cafe of Durham" to grab a bite or enjoy a cup of
their world famous coffee. The Durham Public Library is also close by and I usually go there at least twice a week. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Durham? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Durham Historic District
      Mills Hall Lawn
      The Fishbowl
      Thompson Hall Lawn
      Great Lawn
      Old Landing Park
      The Valley Nature Area
      Jackson Landing

      Entertainment

      Wildcat Stadium
      Maud Jones Memorial Forest Trail (.8 mi)

      Food & Drink

      Hop N' Grind
      The Spot Acai
      The Candy Bar
      Franz's Food
      Libby's Bar & Grille
      Scorpion's Bar & Grill
      Dairy Bar
      Dunkin' Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Durham? Of all people who commute, 7.1% take public transportation in Durham.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      38%

      36% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Durham a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors