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Madison, AL vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Highlights
Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 2.2 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Madison?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 20.0% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 12.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

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.

 Madison, ALFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  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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