Blended score for Fuquay Varina's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

28 / 100

Restaurants & cafes1

Grocery stores1

Parks1

Schools3

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Fuquay-Varina Elementary

4.34 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 576
Student:teacher ratio: 13.7:1
District: Wake County Schools

Middle

Fuquay-Varina Middle

2.2 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,157
Student:teacher ratio: 17.8:1
District: Wake County Schools

High

Fuquay-Varina High

3 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 2,076
Student:teacher ratio: 19.0:1
District: Wake County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Fuquay Varina's center to Downtown Raleigh.

36 min

typical drive time

19.5 mi

distance

27 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Fuquay Varina, from Erwin, Harnett County Airport.

52°F

Clear

ZIP codes in Fuquay Varina

27526 · 646 for sale 27540 · 226 for sale

Fuquay Varina real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Fuquay Varina right now?+

There are currently 646 active listings in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Fuquay Varina?+

The median list price for active listings in Fuquay Varina is $429,000. Homes are spending an average of 93 days on market.

Is Fuquay Varina's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Fuquay Varina have fallen 2.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Fuquay Varina?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Fuquay Varina are Not in a Subdivision, Serenity, Captains Landing.

What schools serve Fuquay Varina?+

The closest public schools to Fuquay Varina's center are Fuquay-Varina Elementary, Fuquay-Varina Middle, Fuquay-Varina High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Fuquay Varina walkable?+

Fuquay Varina's center has a walkability score of 38 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Fuquay Varina?+

The typical drive from Fuquay Varina's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 36 minutes (19.5 miles).

Listing data provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.