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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Thirty minutes from Raleigh, with two historic downtowns, Fuquay-Varina is one of the nation’s top suburbs! This growing and eclectic community has become a destination for people from all over The Triangle and the state. There are plenty of reasons to make this thriving town your home.

Close to Major Employers. With low unemployment and above-average job growth predicted for the next 10 years, professionals of all ages are drawn to this bustling job market. Nearby Research Triangle Park is home to global companies such as Apple, Google, biotech giant Beam Therapeutics, and hundreds more. Fuquay-Varina itself has its fair share of major employers including John Deere, TE Connectivity, Bob Barker Company, and Fidelity Bank.

Lower Cost of Living. Compared to Raleigh just up the highway, Fuquay-Varina is a more affordable city. Housing, food, and groceries cost slightly less, and if you are relocating from a more expensive metro like New York or Los Angeles, you’ll appreciate how much further your dollar will stretch.

Outdoor Recreation. The Fuquay-Varina Dog Park is an 8-acre, free admission, off-leash dog park where pups (and their owners) can get some fresh air and exercise. If you want a more calming outdoor experience, head to Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park. This 28-acre environmental learning facility has a 2-mile nature trail with overlooks and natural bridges, abundant wildlife to observe, and areas for picnics and small gatherings. The Fuquay Mineral Spring Park — a trickling spring discovered in the 1850s — is an idyllic setting to spend an afternoon picnicking with family and friends. In total, there are 20 parks in this clean, green small town!

Dining & Craft Beer Scene. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the dozens of local restaurants, cafes, and eateries dotting the downtown area. Fuquay-Varina is also becoming well known as a craft beer hot spot. Local breweries like Aviator, Mason Jar Lager Company, and Fainting Goat Brewery have become popular throughout the region, serving innovative craft beer and seasonal favorites in relaxed, casual environments. Many Fuquay-Varina tap rooms are on the Raleigh Beer Trail, drawing interest and visitors to this already popular town.