City of Durham, NC Real Estate

Known alternately as the "City of Medicine" or as the "Bull City" depending on who you ask, Durham is the 5th largest city in NC and the 85th largest in all of the US with over 230,000 residents. Located exactly halfway between mountains and beaches, Durham is an ideal spot to raise a family.

It was in fact named one of the "Top 20 Places to Educate Your Child" by Forbes.com. Home to Duke University and NC Central University, Durham boasts the 8th largest school system in the state with 46 public schools. Foodies love to call Durham home as it has over 300 restaurants, many unique to the area.

Durham also has a thriving arts scene, and hosts many of the biggest Broadway shows ever staged at its new Durham Performing Arts Center. A "green city", Durham has won the prestigious title of "Tree City USA" for 27 years running due to its dedication to environmental preservation.