Durham, NC vs South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC

Durham, NC vs South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC: What the data shows

Durham, NC is in Durham, NC while South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC is in South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC — both in the same state. On home prices, South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC is the more affordable option at $375,000 median — $39,100 less than Durham, NC's $414,100. WYLT rates Durham, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC has the stronger safety profile of the two. Durham, NC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Durham, NC has Low flood risk and South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC has Low flood risk.

Durham, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. Durham, NC scores 55/100 (somewhat walkable) versus South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC's 25/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC has the higher school rating — Durham, NC rates 6.4/10 and South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC rates 9/10.