Estero, FL 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.
Estero
70.7
#1071 nationally
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in walk score (22 vs 13). Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.2). Estero leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 70.9 (#1046) |
| Population | 37,908 | 43,817 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $443,075 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $94,142 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+25.6 |
C-
70.7 Score
Estero, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,121
Population
37,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
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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