Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina is in southern Wake County, with a small part reaching into Harnett County. It sits about 20 miles south of downtown Raleigh, close to Holly Springs and Apex, with NC 55 and US 401 as the main routes north.

Two downtowns, one town

The town formed in 1963 when Fuquay Springs and Varina merged, which is why it still has two historic downtown districts. Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, the original draw for visitors more than a century ago, sits near the Fuquay side, and both downtowns have local restaurants, breweries and shops.

Growth by the numbers

Fuquay-Varina added more than 12,000 residents between April 2020 and July 2024, which placed it among the 100 fastest growing places in the country by number of new residents. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates, reported by the NC Office of State Budget and Management, May 2025.)

What homes look like

You'll find established neighborhoods near the two downtowns, a large share of newer subdivisions, and new construction still coming online. Buyers often compare Fuquay-Varina with Holly Springs and Apex, so it helps to look at recent sales across all three before deciding.

Day to day

Fuquay-Varina is part of the Wake County Public School System, has easy access to shopping along the main corridors, and keeps a small town feel even as it grows. Commutes into Raleigh or RTP vary a lot by time of day, so test drive the route at rush hour before you commit.

Thinking about Fuquay-Varina?

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