Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 37,749, Fuquay-Varina is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $111,447 in Fuquay-Varina. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Adam Parker
honestly same experience here
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Cameron Rogers
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Joseph Gray
bump
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Theodore Richardson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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la_joshua
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 8 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Piper Bailey
underrated comment
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Ruth S.
+1
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Charlotte Lee
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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John T.
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Asher Ross
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Luke Ramirez
great question, following
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Colton Ward
honestly same experience here
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greyson_local
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Eastside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Charlotte Martinez
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Mateo Ruiz
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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