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Apex.
About
Life in Apex
If you're considering Apex, understand that you're moving to a affluent, rapidly expanding suburb with excellent job proximity but genuine growing pains. The median household income is strong at $144k, and unemployment sits at just 3.0%, largely because you're 20-30 minutes from Research Triangle Park and Raleigh's job markets. Housing costs reflect this desirability — median home prices around $576k and rent around $1,902 monthly — so this isn't a bargain area, but the schools and job access justify it for many families.
Apex at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Foreign-Born
20.3%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
+24.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Apex: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Apex, the largest foreign-born group is from India (45.0%), and 7.7% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.8%
of households
Married Couples
66.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.79
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 55% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Apex
In Apex, rent runs 55% above the NC average, and home values are 99% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,001
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $588,793 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Apex and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Apex is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Apex Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Raleigh, NC metro area
Commute25.2 min avg
How Apex residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Apex, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 123 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Apex runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
53.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
800.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Apex Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wake County, which includes Apex, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Flash Flood | $425,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,500 |
| 2022 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2020 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101.4M |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wake County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wake County, which includes Apex, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Wake County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Apex has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
4.8"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 3.00" |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.08" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.63" |
| May | 79°F | 57°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.33" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 5.07" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.64" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 5.27" |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.71" |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 3.45" |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 3.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Apex
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Apex's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Cary
Rex Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 mi away · Raleigh
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Apex
Apex's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Apex (within 15 miles)
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
12.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 27,371 students · in-state tuition $8,815 · 85% graduate · median earnings $77,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,188 students · in-state tuition $47,448 · 67% graduate · median earnings $54,417 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 875 students · in-state tuition $19,278 · 22% graduate · median earnings $38,822 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 666 students · in-state tuition $35,180 · 52% graduate · median earnings $47,869 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Apex
Apex has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
61 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Apex
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherds Vineyard Dr, Apex
Cities Near Apex
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Apex FAQ
Is Apex, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Apex's median rent is $1,902/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $144,135/year. Median home value is $576,100.
Is Apex, North Carolina safe?⌄
Apex's violent crime rate was 53 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 801 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Apex, North Carolina?⌄
Apex has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Apex, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Apex is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,902/month and median household income is $144,135/year. The median home value is $576,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Apex, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Apex is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from