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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 — $45,000 less than Durham, NC's $420,000. 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.

South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. Durham, NC scores N/A/100 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.

CategoryDurham, NCSouth Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$420K$375K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$75K$75K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent25/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transit2/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A2/100

More bikeable

Commute50 min30 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+A

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.2/109/10

Better schools

Best for
FamiliesRemote workersThose who value a relatively low cost of living
FamiliesHomebuyers looking for good schoolsCommuters to Raleigh

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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