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Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Bethany, OR

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Are people in Bethany older or younger than people in Fuquay-Varina?
- The Median Age in Bethany is 0.5 years older than in Fuquay-Varina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bethany or Fuquay-Varina?
- Bethany housing costs are 63.0% more expensive than Fuquay-Varina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bethany or Fuquay-Varina?
- The average commute for residents of Bethany is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fuquay-Varina.

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.

Things to do in Bethany?
Bethany, OR located near Portland on the Oregon Coast stands out from other nearby towns due to its numerous outdoor activities including hiking trails along scenic creeks and rivers that pass through several nature preserves. Bethany also boasts one of Oregon's oldest public libraries - dating back to 1885 - which has become a landmark attraction for locals seeking books or intellectual conversations with their neighbors.

 Fuquay-Varina, NCBethany, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,277329,725,481
 Median Income$85,047  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$427,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.42  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Bethany    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Bethany is an amazing place to live in! We've been living here for almost a year now. -Only a 20-minute drive to Portland -20-minute drive to Beaverton where they  More

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Over 4 years ago

Overcrowded with heavy traffic. New housing with very little space between them and no privacy!  More

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Lived here since 2006 and loved it here. Now it has gotten overcrowded and traffic is crazy. Taxes are high and houses are way overpriced. Students are being shifted  More

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