Fuquay-Varina is a town in southern Wake County, North Carolina, United States, lying south of Holly Springs and southwest of Garner. The population was 34,152 at the 2020 census, and estimated at 48,536 as of July 2025. The hyphenated name attests to the town's history as two separate towns. Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to Research Triangle Park.
Southeast
Fuquay-Varina
Wake County, NC
Population
35,428
Walk Score
65 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,560
Median home value
$364,200
Incorporated
1909
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Jones-Johnson-Ballentine Historic District · listed 1990
- Varina Commercial Historic District · listed 1990
- Fuquay Springs Historic District · listed 1996
- Fuquay Springs Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2014
Notable landmarks
- Ben-Wiley Hotel · listed 1997
- Fuquay Mineral Spring · listed 1986
- Fuquay Springs High School · listed 2002
- Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse · listed 2007
- Johnson, J. Beale, House · listed 1991
- Fuquay Springs Teacherage · listed 2005
- Johnson, Kemp B., House · listed 2005
- Stevens, Wayland H. and Mamie Burt, House · listed 2014
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