Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Helena, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in walk score (22 vs 12). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $94,142). Helena leads in cost of living index (101 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1046) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 43,817 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,075 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $94,142 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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