salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,720 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 152 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fuquay-Varina?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fuquay-Varina
| Size | Fuquay-Varina | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,577 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,492 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,143 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,518 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fuquay-Varina overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fuquay-Varina, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fuquay-Varina
Life in Fuquay-Varina
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fuquay-Varina?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $840 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $451,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
Renting in Fuquay-Varina costs a median of about $2,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Fuquay-Varina?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,720 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fuquay-Varina cheap or expensive?
Fuquay-Varina is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $124,564. It ranks 152nd cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fuquay-Varina?
The median homeowner in Fuquay-Varina pays $3,141 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Fuquay-Varina more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fuquay-Varina?
The median home value in Fuquay-Varina is $451,500, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
40,485 people live in Fuquay-Varina. Numbers are typical (middle) values.