Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast

WhereAtHome Score

70.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Fuquay-Varina is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 43,817,. Median household income is $94,142.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 43,817 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median household income of $94,142 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.2 minutes

Key Metrics

Population 2023

43,817

Source: Census ACS

$443,075

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$94,142

Source: Census ACS

31.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

113 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wake County (county-level results)

62%
36%
Democrat 402,984
Republican 236,735
Leans D+25.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 46.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 58.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 39.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 53.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.9

Location

Fuquay-Varina, NC (35.5844, -78.7999)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.