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Fuquay-Varina, NC

Founded 1909Wake CountyElev. 99 m
Population
37,749
Median home
$410,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Fuquay-Varina

Fuquay-Varina is home to roughly 37,749 residents. Fuquay-Varina was founded in 1909 and sits in Wake County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $111,447. Homes carry a median value of $410,600, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.2%). Around 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,749
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$111,447
Per-capita income
$43,460
Poverty rate
8.8%
High-school grad or higher
96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
31.9 min
Work from home
26.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black15.2%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts55%
Sales & office16.7%
Service14%
Production, transportation & material moving9.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$410,600
Median gross rent
$1,646/mo
Owner-occupied
74.4%
Median year built
2010
Households
13,477
Avg. household size
2.78

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Fuquay-Varina has 11 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading53%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fuquay-Varina HighHighGrades 9–12
Fuquay-Varina MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Herbert Akins Road MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Achievement Charter AcademyElementarycharter
Ballentine ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Fuquay-Varina ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Herbert Akins Rd ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
LaFayette ElementaryElementary
Lincoln Heights ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
South Lakes ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Willow Spring HighGrades 9–11

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
Fuquay-Varina61
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime69% below national
Fuquay-Varina601
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fuquay-Varina Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fuquay-Varina.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Wake County
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fuquay-Varina is in Wake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fuquay-Varina was founded in 1909 and sits in Wake County. Elevation ~99 m.

Map of Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ben--Wiley HotelFuquay Springs High SchoolJohnson, Kemp B., HouseFuquay Springs TeacherageFuquay-Varina Woman's Club ClubhouseStevens, Wayland H. and Mamie Burt, HouseFuquay Mineral Spring
Notable people from Fuquay-Varina
Beverly BuchananConor DonovanAndre BowdenLynton Y. BallentineCurley BridgesWoody CrowsonLandon H. Rowland
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Nearby cities
Holly Springs (5 mi)Apex (11 mi)Garner (11 mi)Cary (13 mi)Morrisville (17 mi)Raleigh (18 mi)

Common questions

Fuquay-Varina — frequently asked

What is the population of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina?
Fuquay-Varina has a population of about 37,749, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fuquay-Varina?
The median home value in Fuquay-Varina is $410,600, and the median gross rent is $1,646/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fuquay-Varina safe? What is the crime rate?
Fuquay-Varina Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 61 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fuquay-Varina face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Fuquay-Varina?
Fuquay-Varina has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fuquay-Varina?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Fuquay-Varina. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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