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Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Fuquay-Varina?
- The Median Age in Newark is 13.9 years younger than in Fuquay-Varina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Fuquay-Varina?
- Newark housing costs are 23.7% less expensive than Fuquay-Varina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Fuquay-Varina?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 9.0 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 Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Fuquay-Varina, NCNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$85,047  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$427,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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

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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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