Fuquay-Varina

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Fuquay-Varina, NC

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Enjoy local food and craft beers in this family-friendly community

Parks Hiking Family-Friendly Community Vibrant Historic Breweries

On the shore of Cape Fear River and Raven Rock State Park, Fuquay Varina offers residents a plentitude of attractions and amenities. This well-known park is great for hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing on the Cape Fear River. Fuquay Varina has close proximity to major highways like US-401, as well as to the state’s capital, located just 18 miles south of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Great community parks reside around town where you’ll find playgrounds, ball parks, hiking trails, and river views. Visit Mineral Spring Park to drink the historic “healing waters,” where you can walk, picnic, and relax. The Wake County Public Schools System offers schools like Fuquay-Varina Elementary, Middle, and High School.

Delectable restaurants, local businesses, retailers, and more reside along North Main Street in the downtown districts. Eat at the Mason Jar Tavern for a true taste of southern hospitality, or enjoy a craft brew at Aviator Brewing Tap House, and cross the street to try their wings and BBQ at Aviator Smokehouse. Wonderful condos are available in the area, so take your pick and become a renter in this lively North Carolina suburbia.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fuquay-Varina, NC is $1,360 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $2,046 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fuquay-Varina has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,360/month
763 Sq Ft
House
$2,270/month
2,085 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,022/month
1,972 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ballentine Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

679 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

637 Students

6
out of 10

Herbert Akins Rd Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

941 Students

5
out of 10

Fuquay-Varina Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

5
out of 10

Lafayette Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

625 Students

5
out of 10

Fuquay-Varina Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,164 Students

6
out of 10

Fuquay-Varina High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,940 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bass Lake Park & Retreat Center
  • Crowder District Park
  • Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
  • Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs
  • Lake Wheeler Park

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.