The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27526 sells for about $444,000, or $211 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 76 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,642 a month.
ZIP 27526 — Fuquay-Varina
The 27526 housing market remains stable with a median price of $444,000, reflecting steady demand despite broader economic headwinds. Growth is driven by the area's appeal to families and commuters working in the nearby Research Triangle. While inventory is increasing, the market maintains a balanced pace of sales.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to high-quality schools and proximity to the Research Triangle's employment centers.
Median prices moved up 7.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 76 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 5.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27526, Wake County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Fuquay-Varina generally maintains a lower crime rate compared to larger urban centers in the Raleigh-Durham region, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Wake County Public School System, which is widely regarded for high academic standards and strong performance metrics across its schools.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties in low-lying areas.
Fuquay-Varina is experiencing rapid suburban expansion driven by its proximity to the Research Triangle Park and major regional employment hubs in Raleigh.
Property taxes are assessed by Wake County and the Town of Fuquay-Varina, with rates determined by the combined municipal and county millage; no state-level property tax exists.
Commuters primarily rely on NC-55 and US-401 for access to Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features extensive greenway systems, local parks like Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park, and proximity to regional shopping and dining in downtown Fuquay-Varina.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and young professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure and a growing inventory of new build-to-rent communities.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Research Triangle region, with significant employment in technology, life sciences, and education.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with ongoing infrastructure improvements to major corridors like NC-55 to manage regional growth.
Significant residential development is ongoing, with multiple master-planned communities in various stages of approval and construction.
Parcels are subject to Wake County property taxes and municipal taxes for the Town of Fuquay-Varina, with potential additional assessments for specific utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in central North Carolina.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 27526 profiles.
- Dave & Buster's Cary413.1 mi
- Happy Feet Planet Apex4.79.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.411.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.117.8 mi
- RushHour Karting4.517.8 mi
- Lenovo Center4.515.8 mi
- North Carolina Museum of Art4.816.5 mi
- North Carolina State Fair4.415.4 mi
- Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center4.615.8 mi
- Fenton4.613.7 mi
- Raven Rock State Park4.810.5 mi
- Regal Crossroads - Cary4.212.5 mi
- AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 93.76.2 mi
- Happy Feet Planet Apex4.79.4 mi
- North Main Athletic Complex4.76.1 mi
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences4.816.4 mi
- North Carolina Museum of Art4.816.5 mi
- Marbles Kids Museum4.816.2 mi
- Historic Yates Mill County Park4.711.5 mi
- North Carolina State Capitol4.616.3 mi
- Pleasant Park4.79.3 mi
- Raven Rock State Park4.810.5 mi
- North Main Athletic Complex4.76.1 mi
- Historic Yates Mill County Park4.711.5 mi
- Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)4.811.3 mi
- Knights Play Golf Center4.38.9 mi
- Lochmere Golf Club4.29.9 mi
- Eagle Ridge Golf Club49.3 mi
- Bentwinds Country Club4.63.3 mi
- Devils Ridge Golf Club4.54.8 mi
- Grand Asia Market4.413 mi
- Publix Super Market at Millpond Village4.58.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at Publix Pointe4.511.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.412.1 mi
- Marshalls4.112.6 mi
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport4.420.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features extensive walking trails and natural wooded areas.
Historic site featuring the original mineral spring that founded the town.
Historic district with local boutiques, breweries, and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.