Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Long Beach, NY
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.
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (68 vs 22). Fuquay-Varina leads in cost of living index (113 vs 162). Long Beach leads in median household income ($125,974 vs $94,142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1046) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 43,817 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,075 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $94,142 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+4.2 |
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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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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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