South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC vs Wilmington, NC

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

South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC is in South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC while Wilmington, NC is in Wilmington, NC — both in the same state. On home prices, Wilmington, NC is the more affordable option at $219,700 median — $155,300 less than South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC's $375,000. WYLT rates South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Wilmington, NC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC scores 25/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Wilmington, NC's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC has the higher school rating — South Lakes Fuquay Varina, NC rates 9/10 and Wilmington, NC rates 6.5/10.