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    City vs city

    Fayetteville, NC vs Durham, NC

    FayettevilleDurham
    Population209,692288,465
    Population growth (1 yr)0.5%1.5%
    Median home value$171,900$355,300
    Median rent$1,179$1,412
    Household income$56,395$79,234
    Unemployment8.2%4.2%
    Bachelor's degree+19%29%
    State crime /100k2,1412,141

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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