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Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Natick, MA

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Are people in Natick older or younger than people in Fuquay-Varina?
- The Median Age in Natick is 5.7 years older than in Fuquay-Varina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Natick or Fuquay-Varina?
- Natick housing costs are 63.3% more expensive than Fuquay-Varina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Natick or Fuquay-Varina?
- The average commute for residents of Natick is 1.1 minutes longer 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 Natick?
Natick, Massachusetts is found in Middlesex County offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Cochituate State Park plus stores like Natick Mall and dining spots near SKYLINE BISTRO+LOUNGE.

 Fuquay-Varina, NCNatick, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,627329,725,481
 Median Income$85,047  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$427,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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