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Cookeville, TN vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Cookeville?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 6.6 years older than in Cookeville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Cookeville?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 48.7% more expensive than Cookeville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Cookeville?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 12.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cookeville.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

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.

 Cookeville, TNFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$43,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$287,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  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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