Foley, AL 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.
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.3). Fuquay-Varina leads in median household income ($94,142 vs $60,090). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foley, AL | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1113) | 70.9 (#1046) |
| Population | 24,873 | 43,817 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,017 | $443,075 |
| Median Household Income | $60,090 | $94,142 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Fuquay-Varina has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
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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