Farmers Branch, TX 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.
Farmers Branch
74.9
#529 nationally
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.5). Farmers Branch leads in walk score (44 vs 22). Farmers Branch leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Farmers Branch, TX | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#529) | 70.9 (#1046) |
| Population | 36,917 | 43,817 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,262 | $443,075 |
| Median Household Income | $88,282 | $94,142 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+25.6 |
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74.9 Score
Farmers Branch, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$384,262
Population
36,917
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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