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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 2.6 years younger than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Poughkeepsie?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 82.4% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Poughkeepsie.

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

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.

 Poughkeepsie, NYFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  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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