Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Drive Bru
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BOLT Drinks and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Fuquay-Varina Splash Pad
Water Park
Food and Drink (42) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Aviator Beer Shop
Beverages
Aviator Tap House
Bar
The Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (7) A+
O2 Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
W. O. Council Gymnasium
Gym
Original Strength Institute
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
ClubWorx
Gym
Fuquay-Varina Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (27) A+
The Healthy Spot
Health Food
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
SUR Furniture
Grocery Store
Nu-Art Signs
Grocery Store
Las Carolinas Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gremlina Vintage
Grocery Store
Fuquay Coins & Jewelry
Grocery Store
KnB's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Stick Boy Bread Company
Bakery
Ann's Diamond Center
Grocery Store
Elmo's Clothing
Grocery Store
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
Grocery Store
Everything Kids
Grocery Store
Cousin Couture
Grocery Store
Varina Soap and Candle
Grocery Store
Ashworth's Clothing & Shoes
Grocery Store
Magnolia House Custom Framing
Grocery Store
Pass It On
Grocery Store
Queen Bee Lingerie
Grocery Store
Big Apple Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (49) F
Falcon Park
Park
Action Park
Park
Centennial Square
Park
James A. Campbell Park
Park
Dr. William Freeman Park
Park
Mineral Spring Park
Park
Fuquay-Varina Elementary Park
Park
Ballentine School Park
Park
Honeycutt Road Park
Park
Ransdell Soccer Field
Park
Fuquay-Varina Dog Park
Park
Kinton Field
Park
South Park
Park
Amber Ridge Playground
Park
Clayton Field
Park
Fleming Loop Recreational Park
Park
Parker Pointe
Park
Caroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park
Park
Sonoma Springs Community Playground
Playground
Alston Ridge Park
Park
Alston Ridge Park Playground
Playground
Alston Ridge Park
Park
Bass Lake Park
Park
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
Park
Hilltop Needmore Town Park & Preserve
Park
Shops (47) A+
PetSmart
Pets
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Shoe Show
Shoes
Hair and Nail Spa
Beauty
Walmart
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
LashOut & BrowDown
Beauty
Empire Nails
Beauty
Sprint
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Torrenti Cycles, Inc.
Bicycle
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Sunsation Tanning Spa
Beauty
Number 1 Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Liane Carrol Salon
Hairdresser
Marina Beauty Supply
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Nail West
Beauty
Flowers On Broad Street
Florist
D.J. Nails
Beauty
Famous Hair
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Fuquay-Varina.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Fuquay-Varina South Park-and-Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina is 113/100 - which is 20% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A+

Fuquay-Varina crime rates are 920 per 100k, which is 63% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
850 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
69 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Fuquay-Varina is $81,914 - which is 70% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$81,914 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pittman Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Engstrom Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hamby Family Dental Center
Dentist
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
Angier Pediatric & Adult Medical Center
Doctor
UNC Urgent Care at Fuquay-Varina
Clinic
Fuquay-Varina Police Department
Police
Triangle Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fuquay-Varina Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station
HarvardMed Family Practice
Clinic
Fuquay-Varina Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Fuquay-Varina home prices are $278,100 - which is 77% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$278,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C

The Fuquay-Varina graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (7) F
Fuquay-Varina Middle
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
South Lakes Elementary
Carolina Charter Academy
Southern Wake Academy
Willow Springs Elementary
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Fuquay-Varina High
Southern Wake Academy
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ratings D+

Fuquay-Varina has an overall rating of 58% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes B+
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Fuquay-Varina, NC Area Guide

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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 63% 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 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 920, which are 63% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      920 per 100k people

      60% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 109

      60% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      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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