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Burke, VA vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Burke?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 3.8 years younger than in Burke.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Burke?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 35.5% less expensive than Burke housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Burke?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 2.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Burke.

Things to do in Burke?
Burke, Virginia sits within Fairfax County and features outdoor activities such as Burke Lake Park as well as employment opportunities around George Mason University campus.

Things to do in Fuquay-Varina?
Fuquay-Varina, NC lies in Wake county near Raleigh. This town has seen significant growth since 2000 with its population almost doubling to around 22,000 people today.

 Burke, VAFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$157,336  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$662,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Burke    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Burke, VA is a very family friendly area with top ranked schools in the local  More

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Burke is located in Fairfax County Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. Fairfax has one of the top school systems in the country. The quality of life in Fairfax is high  More

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Burke is a great place to live in the DC suburbs. It has a small town feel and boasts top Fairfax County Schools, beautiful parks, libraries, and many commute options  More

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Reviews for Fuquay-Varina    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever  More

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I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now  More

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Over 19 years ago

I live in the heart of North  More

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