Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Among the top 17% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 11% for airport distance
- bottom 8% for cost of living
Fuquay-Varina is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 35,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitefuquay-varina.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.4 in
muggy 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$94k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 8% of US places
Home Value$364k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 15% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.75%better than 68% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.72%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.2 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.8 inbetter than 68% of US places
Sunny Days194 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 20% of US places
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.6better than 75% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 42% of US places
School Quality45.4better than 26% of US places
Violent Crime402/100kbetter than 71% of US places
Property Crime843/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Community
Population35,42896th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4679th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.1%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.7%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 20% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance19 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.2%better than 80% of US places
Amenities Nearby37.54better than 33% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fuquay-Varina an affordable place to live?
- Fuquay-Varina is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fuquay-Varina?
- The median home value in Fuquay-Varina is $364k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fuquay-Varina?
- Median household income in Fuquay-Varina is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fuquay-Varina?
- Median gross rent in Fuquay-Varina is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fuquay-Varina safe?
- Fuquay-Varina is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 402/100k (better than 71%). Property crime is 843/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fuquay-Varina?
- Fuquay-Varina averages 79°F in July and 41°F in January, with 48.2 in of annual precipitation and about 194 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fuquay-Varina?
- Public-school quality in Fuquay-Varina is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fuquay-Varina?
- The average one-way commute in Fuquay-Varina is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)