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Waxhaw, NC vs Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Are people in Fuquay-Varina older or younger than people in Waxhaw?
- The Median Age in Fuquay-Varina is 0.3 years older than in Waxhaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fuquay-Varina or Waxhaw?
- Fuquay-Varina housing costs are 18.1% less expensive than Waxhaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fuquay-Varina or Waxhaw?
- The average commute for residents of Fuquay-Varina is 2.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waxhaw.

Things to do in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw is a picturesque city located just south of Charlotte that gives visitors access to some of North Carolina's best golf courses while they explore nearby attractions such as Carowinds amusement park or enjoy the serenity along trails that run through the city’s many parks.

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.

 Waxhaw, NCFuquay-Varina, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,135329,725,481
 Median Income$123,370  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$521,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waxhaw    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Waxhaw used to be a good place, I was born and raised here loving the small friendly town and enviorment. The summer parades were amazing as this was an ideal place to  More

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The schools claim to be good but in reality they are just overrated and kind of bad plus the schools are all overcrowded from everyone moving here. No sidewalks anywhere  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is dangerous and arrogant to jump to conclusions. It is not prejudice towards single women, or any women for that matter. It is a growing saddness that natives feel  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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