Moving to Durham, NC

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Duke gravity, a real food scene, and craftsman bungalows that still go for less than Raleigh equivalents.

• Population: 285,527
• Median 2BR rent: $1,700/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $850-$2,800
• Popular neighborhoods: Trinity Park, Hope Valley, Forest Hills, Old North Durham, Watts-Hillandale

Trinity Park streets are narrow with overhanging oaks. Send mover the address and ask if they can run a 26ft, otherwise spec a 20ft.

Climate: Mild four seasons, hot humid summers.

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