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, Durham, NC is the more affordable option at $363,000 median — $12,000 less than South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC's $375,000. 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 27/100 (mostly car-dependent) 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 6.2/10 and South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC rates 9/10.