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Fuquay-Varina Area Facts

  • Fuquay-Varina has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fuquay-Varina crime rates are 73% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Fuquay-Varina is 20% higher than the North Carolina average
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Fuquay-Varina Make Me Want More User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living here in Fuquay-Varina reminds me of an old storybook country living survival guide. Never heard of one? Well, here goes. I will take the time to explain to you how living in a city such as this relates to the above stated storybook. Everyone should know of southern charm a ...Read More nd let me tell you a quick story about it here.

While I believe the downtown park makes for an adventurist twist, we will mention the fact that there is a church on almost every corner. I take my time through turns and keep an eye out for deer over near that main highway west. If you continue thinking that southern hospitality is a thing of the past, I will be happy to remind you that it isn't.

Going to your local grocer, or farmers market makes for a familiar ride as everyone knows you by name. The older folks know you by face and then when you get closer, they will call out your name very loudly. Keep in mind, that southern charm my friend. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fuquay-Varina? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Falcon Park
      Action Park
      Centennial Square
      James A. Campbell Park
      Dr. William Freeman Park
      Mineral Spring Park
      Fuquay-Varina Elementary Park
      Ballentine School Park

      Entertainment

      Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
      Fuquay-Varina Splash Pad

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Biscuitville
      Krispy Kreme
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King
      Firehouse Subs
      Panera Bread
      Zaxby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fuquay-Varina? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Fuquay-Varina.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fuquay-Varina? The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina is 113/100 - which is 20% higher than North Carolina.
      Fuquay-Varina
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fuquay-Varina? Fuquay-Varina crime rates are 675, which are 73% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      675 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 149  

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -27%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fuquay-Varina? The median income in Fuquay-Varina is $81,914 which is 70% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $81,91448% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,03614% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Fuquay-Varina a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Angier Pediatric & Adult Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Fuquay-Varina home prices? Fuquay-Varina home prices are $278,100 - which is 77% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $278,10051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27935% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Fuquay-Varina have good schools? The Fuquay-Varina graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Fuquay-Varina a good place to live? Fuquay-Varina has an overall rating of 58% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      18 total surveys

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