Cookeville, TN vs Fuquay-Varina, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cookeville
71
#1031 nationally
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.0). Fuquay-Varina leads in median household income ($94,142 vs $48,094). Cookeville leads in average commute (19 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cookeville, TN | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1031) | 70.9 (#1046) |
| Population | 36,657 | 43,817 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,389 | $443,075 |
| Median Household Income | $48,094 | $94,142 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+25.6 |
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71 Score
Cookeville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,389
Population
36,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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70.9 Score
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$443,075
Population
43,817
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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