Fuquay-Varina
35.5843° N, 78.8000° W
Fuquay-Varina offers more space, newer homes, a growing downtown lifestyle, and often a more approachable price point compared with Cary or Apex.
One of the town’s unique features is its two-downtown identity. The Fuquay side and the Varina side each bring local restaurants, breweries, shops, events, and historic charm.
Often a good fit for:
Move-up buyers, first-time buyers, relocation clients seeking value, buyers wanting newer homes, and clients comparing southern Wake County communities.
Neighborhoods and areas to know:
Sunset Bluffs, South Lakes, Bentwinds, Lakestone Village, High Grove, Hidden Valley, Varina Gateway area, Downtown Fuquay, Downtown Varina, Willow Springs-adjacent areas.
Jody’s note:
Fuquay-Varina can offer a lot of house for the money, but buyers need to pay attention to commute expectations, specific school assignments, growth patterns, and where the home sits relative to Holly Springs, Apex, and Raleigh.
37,749 people live in Fuquay-Varina, where the median age is 36.3 and the average individual income is $43,460. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fuquay-Varina, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tiny House Treats, Wine 100, and Fuquay Spice and Tea.
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| Dining | 0.36 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.91 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.02 miles | 13 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.02 miles | 69 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.17 miles | 54 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.18 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.8 miles | 42 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.62 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.91 miles | 25 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.38 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.65 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fuquay-Varina has 13,477 households, with an average household size of 2.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fuquay-Varina do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 37,749 people call Fuquay-Varina home. The population density is 2,142.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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