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Florence, AL vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Highlights
Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 1.6 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Florence?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 145.9% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 12.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, Alabama is situated in Lauderdale County providing visitors leisure areas such as McFarland Park plus job prospects through Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Regency Square Mall.

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.

 Florence, ALFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$40,944  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  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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