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Fuquay-Varina, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wake County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
37,749 Population 1,945/sq mi density
$111,447 Median Income $43,460 per capita
$410,600 Home Value $574,492 Zillow
$1,646 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 952 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,447 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$410,600 home value, $1,646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fuquay-Varina, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,447
48% above
$43,460 per capita
Home Value
$410,600
46% above
Zillow: $574,492
Median Rent
$1,646/mo
42% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
57% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% below
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)

Income
148%
Home Value
146%
Rent
142%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
22%
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.