Fuquay Varina, North Carolina · ZIP 27526

Fuquay Varina — ZIP 27526

Fuquay Varina (27526) scores 84/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $444K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency55%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$444K

Median rent$1,965/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$444K

Median Rent

$1,965/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,715

Violent Crime

628

Property Crime

4,087

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wake County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ballentine Elementary	PK–05	742	68%	64%
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary	PK–05	988	66%	61%
Fuquay-Varina High	09–12	1,858	62%	67%
Northwest Harnett Elementary	PK–05	645	61%	46%
Fuquay-Varina Middle	06–08	1,004	59%	61%
South Lakes Elementary	PK–05	774	57%	54%
Fuquay-Varina Elementary	PK–05	772	57%	49%
Lincoln Heights Elementary	PK–05	667	47%	54%
Achievement Charter Academy	KG–08	211	15%	35%
Willow Spring High	09–12	2,223	Not reported	76%
Herbert Akins Road Middle	06–08	1,253	Not reported	Not reported
LaFayette Elementary	KG–05	179	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

59,306

Median Income

$110K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27526 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27526 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27526 is approximately $444K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27526 in Fuquay Varina has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.