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Fall River, MA vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Fall River?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 2.8 years younger than in Fall River.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Fall River?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 19.5% more expensive than Fall River housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Fall River?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 7.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fall River.

Things to do in Fall River?
Fall River, Massachusetts is home to some incredible historical sites including Battleship Cove – a memorial museum dedicated to America’s naval heritage - and Lizzie Borden House which pays tribute to notorious 19th century murder case.

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.

 Fall River, MAFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$49,613  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$357,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fall River    9 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Could not leave fast enough. Crime, unemployment, and the prejudice against anyone not of Portuguese descent was palpable. Gangs running  More

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Over 9 years ago

A lot of negative thing are being said about fall river on this page. I grew up in this city and I have to say it was much nicer when I was a child.but it seems like  More

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As someone who was born and raised in Fall River, MA, I have to say that all the negative remarks I read are absolutely correct. In fact, the only good thing about Fall  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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