Old West Durham:
Old West Durham is one of Durham's most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods, and is home to some of the city's best shopping and dining. The Old West Durham neighborhood also contains some of Durham's most historic homes and landmarks, and is designated as a National Register Historic District.
Old West Durham on the Map:
Old West Durham's Southern boundary is the Durham Freeway. From there, the neighborhood runs North to Englewood Ave., East to Broad Street and West to Hillandale Road.
Old West Durham Demographics:
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent figures, Old West Durham's population is primarily (70%) Caucasian, and 45% of its residents have earned a bachelor's degree or more advanced degree. The neighborhood's median household income is $38, 470 and 57% of its residents are single (either never married or divorced). About 50% of the neighborhood's residents are between 18 and 44 years of age.
Old West Durham Transportation:
The neighborhood is served by DATA bus route 11, which runs from the Duke University campus to Bennett Pointe Shopping Center, with stops at DATA's downtown transfer facility, where bus riders can catch any bus in the DATA system.
If the highly contentious Triangle Transit Authority light rail system ever gets built, it is scheduled to serve Old West Durham with a stop on Ninth Street
Old West Durham Landmarks and Attractions:
Old West Durham is loaded with historic buildings and homes, including the Erwin Cotton Mills building, located on Ninth Street, and a house on 814 Clarendon St., where Richard Nixon lived while he attended Duke Law School.
Old West Durham Shopping:
Old West Durham's shopping is concentrated in the Ninth Street Shopping District, which is home to a variety of stores, from Art Craft Framing to Whole Foods. Ninth Street's collection of shops includes several independent booksellers, clothing boutiques galore, art galleries, and even a locally-owned toy store!
Old West Durham Bars and Restaurants:
From early morning to late night, Old West Durham's Bars and Restaurants will keep you well fed. For a very special fine dining experience, try the Magnolia Grill, which features the culinary masterworks of nationally acclaimed chefs Ben and Karen Barker. Old West Durham's causal restaurants, including Cosmic Cantina and Elmo's Diner feature delicious everyday fare, and Ben and Jerry's or Francesca's Dessert Café will satisfy your sweet tooth.
After hours, pay a visit to the Sirens Lounge to get a cocktail, hear live music, and get out on the dance floor.
Old West Durham Schools:
Old West Durham is home to E.K. Powe Elementary School of Arts and Sciences, Brogden Middle School, N.C. School of Science and Math (which serves gifted students from throughout the state of North Carolina) and Riverside High School.
Old West Durham is located right next door to Duke University's East Campus, which allows neighborhood residents to enjoy many of the university's attractions and entertainment opportunities
Old West Durham Real Estate:
Old West Durham has an almost 50/50 mix of renters and homeowners, long-time residents and recently-relocated newbies. The neighborhood's sense of community makes everyone feel at home. Rentals in Old West Durham are abundant and affordable. For instance, $1,000 per month can rent you a three bedroom, two bath home.
The historic, cottage-style homes that are typical of the Old West Durham neighborhood tend to sell for about $150,000-$200,000 if they are restored and in good repair, and fixer-uppers are available for as little as $50,000.
Only about 9% of the homes in Old West Durham are valued at more than $300,000.
