At a Glance
Median Income
$111,447
$43,460 per capita
Home Value
$410,600
Zillow: $574,492
Median Rent
$1,646/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Fuquay-Varina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fuquay-Varina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fuquay-Varina a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fuquay-Varina residents earn a median household income of $111,447 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fuquay-Varina is $410,600 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $574,492. Median rent is $1,646/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Safety & Crime
Fuquay-Varina reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 952/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Fuquay-Varina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fuquay-Varina has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population37,749
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,945/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,447
Per Capita$43,460
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A+
Home Value$410,600
Rent$1,646
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$574,492
Housing Units13,028
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property952/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation404 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Fuquay-Varina was built in 2007.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.