Population
Fuquay-Varina
37,749
Lutz
26,731
Median Income
Fuquay-Varina
$111,447
Lutz
$114,516
Home Value
Fuquay-Varina
$410,600
Lutz
$451,800
Rent
Fuquay-Varina
$1,646
Lutz
$1,648
Crime Rate
Fuquay-Varina
0.70
Lutz
N/A
Cost of Living
Fuquay-Varina
163.4
Lutz
169.6
Avg Temp
Fuquay-Varina
N/A
Lutz
N/A
Unemployment
Fuquay-Varina
3.1%
Lutz
2.9%
How Similar Are Fuquay-Varina & Lutz?
Lutz is Fuquay-Varina's #2 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Fuquay-Varina
37,749
Lutz
26,731
Fuquay-Varina has a 29% larger population than Lutz.
Political Leaning
Fuquay-Varina
36.4%
Lutz
50.9%
Fuquay-Varina leans Democratic while Lutz leans Republican.
Unemployment
Fuquay-Varina
3.1%
Lutz
2.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 5% difference.
Median Income
Fuquay-Varina
$111,447
Lutz
$114,516
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Fuquay-Varina
$410,600
Lutz
$451,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Fuquay-Varina
34.4%
Lutz
34.0%
Both cities have similar education — just a 1% difference.
Demographics
Fuquay-Varina
69.0%
Lutz
68.9%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 0% difference.
Cost of Living
Fuquay-Varina
163.4
Lutz
169.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Fuquay-Varina and Lutz share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Lutz
Lutz leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Fuquay-Varina leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDFuquay-Varina has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,750 vs $1,977 in Lutz (11% lower). Fuquay-Varina has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,596 vs $1,696 in Lutz (6% lower). Fuquay-Varina scores 186.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 197.9 in Lutz.
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Housing Market — Lutz leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFuquay-Varina has a median property tax of $2,866 vs $3,670 in Lutz (22% lower). Lutz has a vacancy rate of 4.0% compared to 4.6% in Fuquay-Varina. Lutz has a median home value of $451,800 vs $410,600 in Fuquay-Varina (9% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Lutz leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSLutz has a poverty rate of 5.5% compared to 8.8% in Fuquay-Varina. Fuquay-Varina: 19,415 vs Lutz: 13,823 for labor force. Lutz has a per capita income of $55,281 vs $43,460 in Fuquay-Varina (21% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauLutz has a high school diploma or higher of 45.9% compared to 44.1% in Fuquay-Varina. Fuquay-Varina has a bachelor's degree or higher of 34.4% compared to 34.0% in Lutz.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFuquay-Varina has a population of 37,749, about 1.4x the size of Lutz (26,731). Fuquay-Varina skews younger with a median age of 36.3 vs 40.2.
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Asian
Fuquay-Varina
Lutz
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareFuquay-Varina: 4.7 vs Lutz: 3.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Lutz: 4 vs Fuquay-Varina: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFuquay-Varina has a work from home of 26.4% compared to 22.3% in Lutz. Lutz has a public transit of 0.2% compared to 0.2% in Fuquay-Varina. Lutz has a drive alone of 71.0% compared to 64.5% in Fuquay-Varina.
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