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Palm Coast, FL vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Palm Coast?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 13.1 years younger than in Palm Coast.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Palm Coast?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 22.9% more expensive than Palm Coast housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Palm Coast?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 5.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Palm Coast.

Things to do in Palm Coast?
Palm Coast, Florida is a coastal town near Jacksonville located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Here you'll find miles upon miles of pristine beaches with amazing views along with plenty of restaurants serving up local cuisine.

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.

 Palm Coast, FLFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$61,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$347,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Palm Coast    34 Reviews

I actually debated writing a review, when places like Palm Coast are discovered it becomes over populated. That said, it’s selfish to keep it a secret, some people need  More

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Over 6 years ago

Not really a review but a question. My husband and I will be moving to the Palm Coast area soon. Work from home and need to find a 2 bed house/townhouse to rent  More

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Over 7 years ago

Palm Coast is in between Daytona and St Aug --- both of which are much better cities than Palm Coast. This town is your typical retail FL town, with a small stretch of  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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