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About
Life in Fuquay-Varina
If you're considering a move here, understand that Fuquay-Varina is fundamentally a bedroom community for Research Triangle Park professionals—that proximity is the main reason people relocate here. The town has grown 37.6% in recent years, which means new neighborhoods, expanding schools, and ongoing development everywhere you look. The median home price sits around $451,500 with median household income at $115,497, so it's an established middle-to-upper-middle-class area that attracts families.
Fuquay-Varina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
8.9%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+41.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fuquay-Varina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fuquay-Varina, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.8%), and 5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.9%
of households
Married Couples
63.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Fuquay-Varina
In Fuquay-Varina, rent runs 40% above the NC average, and home values are 56% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,141
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $435,203 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Fuquay-Varina
Unemployment in Fuquay-Varina is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fuquay-Varina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.1 min avg
How Fuquay-Varina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fuquay-Varina, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 123 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fuquay-Varina runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
76.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
457.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fuquay-Varina Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wake County, which includes Fuquay-Varina, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Flash Flood | $425,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,500 |
| 2022 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2020 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101.4M |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wake County, county-wide
Fuquay-Varina is about 4% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wake County, which includes Fuquay-Varina, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Wake County, county-wide
Fuquay-Varina is about 4% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fuquay-Varina has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
4.8"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
88
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 28°F | 3.92" |
| Feb | 56°F | 29°F | 3.11" |
| Mar | 64°F | 35°F | 4.18" |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 4.08" |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 4.03" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.79" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.34" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.76" |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 5.63" |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 61°F | 36°F | 3.65" |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 3.64" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fuquay-Varina
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fuquay-Varina's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Cary
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
54.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fuquay-Varina (within 15 miles)
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
14.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 27,371 students · in-state tuition $8,815 · 85% graduate · median earnings $77,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,188 students · in-state tuition $47,448 · 67% graduate · median earnings $54,417 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 875 students · in-state tuition $19,278 · 22% graduate · median earnings $38,822 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 70 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (70 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
70 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina Community Library
271 Bramblehill Dr., Fuquay-Varina
Cities Near Fuquay-Varina
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fuquay-Varina FAQ
Is Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Fuquay-Varina's median rent is $1,720/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $115,497/year. Median home value is $451,500.
Is Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina safe?⌄
Fuquay-Varina's violent crime rate was 76 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 457 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?⌄
Fuquay-Varina has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,720/month and median household income is $115,497/year. The median home value is $451,500. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Fuquay-Varina is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from