Electricity rates in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for the newest homes (median year built 2010). Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has 37,749 residents in 13,477 households; 48.2% heat with electricity.
Fuquay-Varina on the map
Wake County, with Fuquay-Varina marked
Housing and heating in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC: 1,271 of 14,124 homes were built before 1980 and 10,526 in 2000 or later. Fuquay-Varina, NC has 11,359 detached houses, 1,946 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 56 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Fuquay-Varina, NC
% of homes by decade built, Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 350s
- 260s
- 370s
- 580s
- 1190s
- 2400s
- 4010s
- 1020+
Heating fuel in Fuquay-Varina, NC
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, median year built | 2010 | 1999 | +11 years | 1 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, built before 1980 | 9.0% | 18.8% | -9.8 points | 28 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, built 2000 or later | 74.5% | 47.8% | +26.7 points | 2 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, detached houses | 80.4% | 58.5% | +21.9 points | 2 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 13.8% | 23.9% | -10.1 points | 29 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, mobile homes | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3 points | 35 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, renter households | 25.6% | 35.6% | -9.9 points | 31 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, median home value | $410,600 | $422,800 | -$12,200 | 10 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, median gross rent a month | $1,646 | $1,508 | +$138 | 6 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, people per household | 2.78 | 2.54 | +0.24 | 7 of 35 |
Who supplies Fuquay-Varina
Wake County lists 4 utilities for Fuquay-Varina, NC (37,749 residents): homes pay 10.52 to 15.54 cents per kWh, about $107 to $158 a month at 1,015 kWh, 1.1% to 1.7% of the $111,447 Fuquay-Varina median income. Wake County page.
Facts about Fuquay-Varina
- Residents of Fuquay-Varina, NC, ACS 2023
- 37,74927 of 35 North Carolina cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- $111,4478 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 13,4772.80 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 74.4%10,021 owners and 3,456 renter households
- Housing units in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 14,124647 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 48.2%6,499 of 13,477 homes
- Land area of Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 19.1 sq mi1,977.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 1.1% to 1.7%at 1,015 kWh a month over the $111,447 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 206NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 545.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 20101,271 of 14,124 homes (9.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- $410,600$1,646 gross rent a month, 4.81% of value a year
Who lives in Fuquay-Varina: income, cars, homes
In Fuquay-Varina, NC, 1,334 of 3,294 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,649 households moved in since 2018 and 516 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Fuquay-Varina, NC, 772 households own no vehicle and 9,575 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Fuquay-Varina, NC homes: 11,069 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,050 none or one, median 6.3 rooms. Of 18,614 workers in Fuquay-Varina, NC, 4,912 work from home, 12,015 drive alone, 30 ride transit and 274 walk. In Fuquay-Varina, NC, 1,762 of 13,477 households earn under $35,000, 2,635 $35,000-$75,000, 5,192 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,888 $150,000 or more. 3,311 residents of Fuquay-Varina, NC live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.3.
Household income in Fuquay-Varina, NC
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | Value | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, households under $35,000 | 13.1% | 27 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, households $150,000 or more | 28.8% | 9 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, residents below poverty | 8.8% | 24 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, median age | 36.3 | 20 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 78.4% | 5 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, households without a vehicle | 5.7% | 21 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, households with 2+ vehicles | 71.0% | 5 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, workers at home | 26.4% | 7 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, cost-burdened renters | 40.5% | 32 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, moved in since 2018 | 41.9% | 18 of 35 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, moved in before 2000 | 3.8% | 34 of 35 |
Outage risk around Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 200 wind and 6 tornado, 545.7 per 100,000 residents of 37,749. Top gust near Fuquay-Varina, NC: 55 knots, 63 mph. Damage near Fuquay-Varina, NC: $1.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Fuquay-Varina, NC
wind and tornado reports, Fuquay-Varina, NC
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| Fuquay-Varina, NC | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2015 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2016 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2018 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2019 | 28 | 3 | 31 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2020 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2022 | 37 | 1 | 38 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2023 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2024 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2025 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
Cost of living with electricity in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC: 13,477 households at $1,305 a year per home for electricity (Wake County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $17.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,810 a year per household.
| Group in Fuquay-Varina, NC | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Fuquay-Varina, NC median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, all households | 13,477 | $1,305 | $17.6 million | 1.17% |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, homeowners | 10,021 | $1,461 | $14.6 million | 1.31% |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC, renters | 3,456 | $1,024 | $3.5 million | 0.92% |
Analyst note on Fuquay-Varina
Household income in Fuquay-Varina, NC is $111,447; 10,021 of its 13,477 households own. 6,499 of the 13,477 occupied homes in Fuquay-Varina, NC heat with electricity. Fuquay-Varina, NC counts 37,749 residents in 13,477 households, on 19.1 square miles.
Fuquay-Varina, NC has 14,124 housing units, 647 of them vacant or seasonal. Fuquay-Varina, NC ranks 4 of 35 North Carolina cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (40.5%). Fuquay-Varina, NC ranks 5 of 35 North Carolina cities for the lowest share of renters (26%).
Fuquay-Varina, NC ranks 6 of 35 North Carolina cities for the highest median rent ($1,646 a month).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Fuquay-Varina
Compare Fuquay-Varina with nearby cities
| City near Fuquay-Varina, NC | Distance from Fuquay-Varina | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina, NC (this page) | 0 mi | 37,749 | $111,447 | 2010 | $410,600 | 206 | 26.4% |
| Holly Springs, NC | 5.4 mi northwest | 43,429 (+5,680) | $132,435 (+$20,988) | 2008 (-2 yr) | $485,500 (+$74,900) | 204 (-2) | 30.5% (+4.1 pts) |
| Apex, NC | 10.6 mi northwest | 67,765 (+30,016) | $138,442 (+$26,995) | 2007 (-3 yr) | $514,800 (+$104,200) | 234 (+28) | 32.5% (+6.1 pts) |
| Garner, NC | 11.3 mi northeast | 32,543 (-5,206) | $77,496 (-$33,951) | 2000 (-10 yr) | $320,300 (-$90,300) | 320 (+114) | 19.6% (-6.8 pts) |
| Cary, NC | 13.1 mi north | 176,686 (+138,937) | $129,399 (+$17,952) | 1999 (-11 yr) | $525,200 (+$114,600) | 291 (+85) | 32.4% (+6.1 pts) |
| Morrisville, NC | 17.0 mi north | 30,471 (-7,278) | $125,404 (+$13,957) | 2006 (-4 yr) | $481,800 (+$71,200) | 333 (+127) | 34.0% (+7.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Fuquay-Varina
| ZIP area touching Fuquay-Varina, NC | Share of the ZIP's land inside Fuquay-Varina | Share of Fuquay-Varina's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 27526 (Fuquay-Varina, NC) | 15.7% | 87.5% |
| 27603 (Fuquay-Varina, NC) | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| 27592 (Fuquay-Varina, NC) | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| 27540 (Fuquay-Varina, NC) | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| 27539 (Fuquay-Varina, NC) | 1.4% | 2.4% |
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Questions on Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina: what is the electricity rate?
Fuquay-Varina, NC has no price of its own; its 37,749 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,015 kWh month costs $107 to $158.
Fuquay-Varina: how does it rank among North Carolina cities?
Fuquay-Varina, NC: rank 27 of 35 by its 37,749 residents, rank 8 of 35 by $111,447 median income.
Fuquay-Varina: how many homes heat with electricity?
Fuquay-Varina, NC: 6,499 of 13,477 occupied homes, 48.2%; Wake County 54.9%.
Fuquay-Varina: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,015 kWh a month, 1.1% to 1.7% of the $111,447 median income in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Fuquay-Varina: damaging storms reported nearby?
206 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2015 to 2025, 545.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Fuquay-Varina?
Fuquay-Varina, NC: median home built 2010; 1,271 of 14,124 homes (9.0%) predate 1980, 11,359 are detached and 1,946 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Fuquay-Varina, NC renters struggle with rent?
1,334 of 3,294 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Fuquay-Varina, NC households have no car?
772 households; 9,575 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
11,069 of 14,124 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 6.3 rooms.