Durham, NC Rankings


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Durham, NC is a city with plenty to offer and is ranked highly in many categories. According to BestPlaces, Durham ranks 6th in the nation for diversity, 8th for quality of life, and 10th for education rankings. The city also boasts of a strong economy and job market that has been recognized by BestPlaces as one of the best places to start a business. Additionally, Durham ranks highly among cities offering affordable housing for its residents and offers access to an abundance of entertainment options in the form of neighborhood festivals, galleries, theatres and more. Overall Durham is a great place to live with lots to offer both visitors and locals alike.

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#8 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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#16 Best Green Cities
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#18 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#68 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 3 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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