Cost of Living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina has a population of about 40,485. The median household income is $115,497, median gross rent is $1,720/month, and the median home value is $451,500. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Fuquay-Varina expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Fuquay-Varina is 4% above the national median and home values are 21% above the national median. Household income here is 38% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 18% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fuquay-Varina?
The median gross rent in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is $1,720 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Fuquay-Varina?
The median owner-occupied home value in Fuquay-Varina is $451,500 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Fuquay-Varina?
The median household income in Fuquay-Varina is $115,497 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.