Apex, NC

North Carolina · Wake County · Raleigh-Cary Metro

Apex is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 67,765. Residents earn $138,442 per year, which is 84% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

67,765 Population 2,518/sq mi density

$138,442 Median Income $59,517 per capita

$514,800 Home Value $594,507 Zillow

$1,784 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

94 Violent Crime/100K 936 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$138,442 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$514,800 home value, $1,784/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

94 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

66.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $138,442

84% higher than US avg

Home Value $514,800

83% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 94/100K

75% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 66.6%

98% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,784

53% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 25.6%

20% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.8%

22% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.7%

86% lower than US avg

How Apex Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population67,765

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density2,518/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 66%

Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$138,442

Per Capita$59,517

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty1.7%

County GDP$128,428M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$514,800

Rent$1,784

Ownership75.3%

Zillow$594,507

Housing Units24,318

Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

Violent94/100K

Property936/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault66/100K

Burglary140/100K

Health

Obesity25.6%

Uninsured6.2%

Smoking7.7%

Depression23.3%

Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain48.3 in/yr

Sunny Days310/yr

Elevation387 ft (118 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+66.6%

High School+97.7%

Graduate+27.6%

School Score6.57

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%

Commute24 min

Broadband96.9%

EV Stations17

Libraries23

Is Apex a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Apex receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Apex offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Apex is $138,442, which is significantly higher than the national average / 84% above $75,149. This places Apex among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Apex is $514,800, making it a premium housing market at 83% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Apex is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 936 per 100,000, 52% below the national average.

Education

Apex is a highly educated community / 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Apex enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Apex has a population of 67,765 with a density of 2,518 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly White (65.7%), with 8.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.5% of residents, while 19.5% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

67,765

Total Population

2,518

People / sq mi

36.0yrs

Median Age

7% below US avg

15.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%

Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Apex vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 80.5%

3% above US avg

Spanish 19.5%

46% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Apex vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Apex is $138,442, which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,517 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,477. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 32.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Apex vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$138,442
	84% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$59,517
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,477
IRS Avg AGI	$117,835
Gini Index	0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.8%
	22% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.7%
	86% below US avg
Establishments (County)	50,997
County GDP	$128,428M

Business (County)

Restaurants	2,765
Healthcare	3,559
Retail	3,595
Manufacturing	605

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,347
	53% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.1 min
Drive Alone	58.5%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	32.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Apex is $514,800, 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $594,507, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.1% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,784 (53% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 24,318 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2005. The average annual property tax is $5,347 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 25.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$514,800
	83% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$594,507
Median List Price	$649,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$649,500
$/Sq Ft	$234
Homes Sold	65
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.1%
Price Drops	21.6%
Inventory	222

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,784
	53% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,969
Rent Burden	25.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$932
1 Bedroom	$981
2 Bedrooms	$1,161
3 Bedrooms	$1,499
4 Bedrooms	$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	75.3%
Owner-Occupied	75.3%
Renter-Occupied	24.7%
Housing Units	24,318
Median Year Built	2005

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,347
	53% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.04%

In Apex, 25.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.0% of residents, below the national average. 28.0% have high blood pressure. 7.7% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 16.0% report binge drinking. 14.8% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 13.9% experience frequent mental distress. 6.2% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,157. The dentist ratio is 1:1,344. 98.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Apex vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	25.6%
	20% below US avg
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart Disease	4.0%
High Blood Pressure	28.0%
Asthma	9.6%
COPD	3.7%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	7.7%
	45% below US avg
Binge Drinking	16.0%
Physical Inactivity	14.8%
Depression	23.3%
Mental Distress	13.9%
Physical Distress	8.2%
Short Sleep	29.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.8%
Uninsured	6.2%
	28% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,157
Dentists	1:1,344
Mental Health	1:233
Checkup Rate	79.5%
Dental Visits	73.1%
Premature Death	5,322/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.5/10
Exercise Access	98.6%
Healthcare Facilities	3,559

Apex has a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 65.8 per 100,000, robbery at 5.3, rape at 23.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 936 per 100,000, 52% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 768, burglary at 140, vehicle theft at 28 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 91 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Apex receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Apex vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	94.2/100K
	75% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	23.1/100K
Robbery	5.3/100K
Assault	65.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	936.5/100K
	52% below US avg
Burglary	140.4/100K
Theft	767.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	28.4/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	91
Traffic Accidents	3,532
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Apex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	387 ft (118 m)
Area	15.4 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density	2,518/sq mi
Coordinates	35.7246°N, 78.8787°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Wake County County
Nearest Airport	Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0414 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	12.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.09 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.30 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	87.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 26, 2019.

Mar 21, 2011	9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina	M2.9	132 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	92 km
Mar 26, 2019	8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina	M2.5	93 km
Jul 29, 2012	7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina	M2.5	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Ian	Category 1	271 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	206 km
2019	Dorian	Category 2	255 km
2018	Florence	Category 2	196 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	234 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	234 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	227 km
2005	Ophelia	Category 1	237 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	282 km
2004	Charley	Category 1	215 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	152 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	292 km
1999	Floyd	Category 2	179 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	182 km
1996	Fran	Category 3	61 km
1996	Bertha	Category 2	141 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	232 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	243 km
1984	Diana	Category 4	199 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 956 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988	EF4	20 km	4
Mar 28, 1984	EF4	94 km	3
Aug 8, 2024	EF3	83 km	1
Jul 19, 2023	EF3	95 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	58 km	6
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	82 km	2
Nov 15, 2008	EF3	87 km	1
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	34 km	0
Nov 23, 1992	EF3	48 km	2
Mar 28, 1984	EF3	100 km	12
Feb 22, 1971	EF3	72 km	2
Apr 18, 1969	EF3	93 km	0
Oct 7, 1965	EF3	86 km	1
Mar 15, 1953	EF3	71 km	0
May 13, 2019	EF2	41 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	35 km	0
Apr 15, 2018	EF2	87 km	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF2	76 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	76 km	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	81 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SLATES CHURCH FIRE (1,824 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	SLATES CHURCH FIRE	1,824	100 km
2016	COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE	1,704	98 km
2006	OVERHILLS	1,436	56 km
2018	STRAUSBURG ROAD	1,219	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,090	86 km
2011	VALENTINE	1,083	95 km
2022	CEDAR CREEK	872	96 km
2008	HIGHWAY 1	766	59 km
2019	UNNAMED	748	92 km
2015	RIFLE RANGE FIRE	698	99 km
2009	UNNAMED	686	86 km
2009	UNNAMED	552	95 km
1995	UNNAMED	510	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.6 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	3.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in

Apex has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.0").

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Apex is located in Wake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 66.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 98% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. 27.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 61.9% of the vote, a 25.5-point margin. 96.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 17 EV charging stations. There are 23 public libraries serving the community. 3,559 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 58.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.4%

D 61.9%

Winner: Democrat by 25.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	91
Traffic Accidents	3,532
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	66.6%
	98% above US avg
High School+	97.7%
Graduate Degree+	27.6%
School Test Score	6.57

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	2,518/sq mi
Total Area	15.4 sq mi
County	Wake County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.9%
Avg Download Speed	229.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	79.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	17
Alt Fuel Stations	19
Public Libraries	23
Healthcare Facilities	3,559
Restaurants	2,765
Retail Stores	3,595

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.1 min
Drive Alone	58.5%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	32.5%

Average costs for common services in Apex. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit	$330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit	$189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning	$123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling	$236 ($141–$377)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement	$189 ($94–$330)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install	$6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair	$943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement	$8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense	$4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation	$472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation	$2,358 ($943–$4,715)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$236)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$123)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming	$57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$189 ($94–$377)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,331
Toddler	$1,088
Preschool	$817
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$938
Toddler	$872
Preschool	$875

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Wake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	78,504	4,719	$70,412	0.84
Professional & Technical Services	76,654	11,966	$120,319	1.69
Retail Trade	64,802	3,854	$41,933	0.99
Accommodation & Food Services	58,175	3,060	$26,407	0.98
Administrative & Waste Services	50,495	3,954	$59,052	1.31
Construction	45,432	4,330	$85,109	1.33
Finance & Insurance	26,563	2,721	$125,357	1.00
Wholesale Trade	25,832	2,601	$113,865	1.00
Information & Technology	24,763	2,119	$149,317	2.02
Manufacturing	23,638	947	$106,929	0.44
Other Services	21,292	4,155	$56,002	1.08
Transportation & Warehousing	19,364	1,050	$49,993	0.70
Arts & Entertainment	13,484	746	$33,505	1.23
Real Estate	12,178	2,721	$73,797	1.20
Educational Services	11,890	942	$49,266	0.88
Management of Companies	9,906	294	$142,259	0.90
Utilities	2,070	100	$119,712	0.83
Agriculture & Forestry	1,037	95	$63,395	0.20
Mining & Oil/Gas	284	18	$430,084	0.11
Unclassified	39	162	$88,159	0.04

Schools in Apex

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Apex Friendship High	High	2,772	132	21.0:1
Apex High	High	2,500	127	19.7:1
Middle Creek High	High	1,659	93	17.8:1
Apex Friendship Middle	Middle	1,397	76	18.4:1
Salem Middle	Middle	1,071	64	16.7:1
Lufkin Road Middle	Middle	995	63	15.8:1
Olive Chapel Elementary	Elementary	982	67	14.7:1
Oakview Elementary	Elementary	949	64	14.8:1
Apex Middle	Middle	905	54	16.8:1
West Lake Middle	Middle	877	48	18.3:1
Laurel Park Elementary	Elementary	782	55	14.2:1
White Oak Elementary	Elementary	778	50	15.6:1
Peak Charter Academy (Charter)	Elementary	767	33	23.2:1
Scotts Ridge Elementary	Elementary	766	54	14.2:1
Salem Elementary	Elementary	735	58	12.7:1
Middle Creek Elementary	Elementary	641	47	13.6:1
Apex Elementary	Elementary	630	45	14.0:1
West Lake Elementary	Elementary	611	43	14.2:1
Baucom Elementary	Elementary	506	39	13.0:1

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Radio Stations near Apex

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Psychedelic Jukebox	—	MP3 128 kbps
Afrobeats jazz	afrobeats, amapiano	MP3
WCMC-FM 99.9 The Fan ESPN	carolina hurricanes, sports	AAC+ 64 kbps
WCPE TheClassicalStation	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
Jukin Oldies	beach music, oldies	MP3 64 kbps
WCPE The Classical Station	classical	OGG
WXDU 88.7 FM Duke University Radio	duke, durham	MP3 128 kbps
Radio 252	classic, oldies	MP3 192 kbps
WRAL News+	local news, news	AAC+ 64 kbps
100.7 WRDU	—	UNKNOWN
His Radio	christian, contemporary	AAC+ 96 kbps
95.7 That Station	aaa, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
WKNC 88.1 HD2	college radio, indie	MP3 192 kbps
WKNC 88.1 HD1	blues, classical	MP3 192 kbps
Little Raleigh Radio: High quality 64 Kbps AAC+	country, independent radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
WXYC	freeform	MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Apex

20 national parks and monuments found near Apex.

Park	Type	Fee
Bushy Lake State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Carver's Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park	State Park	Free
Deep River State Trail	State Park	Free
Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site	State Park	Free
Eno River State Park	State Park	Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Haw River State Park	State Park	Free
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Lower Haw River State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Medoc Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mountains-to-Sea Trail	State Park	Free
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Occoneechee State Park	State Park	Free
Os-058	State Park	Free
Raven Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Staunton River State Park	State Park	Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
William B. Umstead State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Apex

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FRANKIE G. WEEMS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9197608332	$73,708,156
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		9196646754	$20,642,584
MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9198344040	$5,974,352
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	11 W JONES ST	9197337450	$5,740,617
NORTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9197079800	$5,740,617
PRESERVATION NC	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9198323652	$2,300,522
CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM			$2,224,155
RALEIGH SCHOOL OF NURSE ANESTHESIA	GENERAL MUSEUM		9192509740	$659,358
KIDZU CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	201 SOUTH ESTES DRIVE	9199331455	$643,445
NORTH CAROLINA COLLECTION	GENERAL MUSEUM	WILSON LIBRARY UNC CAMPUS BOX 3930	9199621172	$384,700
VISUAL ARTS EXCHANGE	ART MUSEUM		9198287834	$344,075
CAPITAL AREA PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1101 HAYNES STREET	9198336404	$288,483
NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9193625416	$182,498
RALEIGH CITY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9199962220	$176,171
JOEL LANE MUSEUM HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	160 SOUTH SAINT MARYS STREET	9198333431	$147,450
CHAPEL HILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9199293233	$123,698
HAYWOOD HALL COMMITTEE	HISTORY MUSEUM		9198328357	$123,602
MARIAN CHEEK JACKSON CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9199601670	$94,558
NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9194342603	$61,309
EXECUTIVE MANSION FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9198077950	$58,702
NORTH CAROLINA ART SOCIETY	ART MUSEUM		9196646760	$54,688
DIAMANTE	GENERAL MUSEUM	315 NORTH ACADEMY STREET	9198520075	$53,257
YATES MILL ASSOCIATES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4620 LAKE WHEELER ROAD		$47,848
RALEIGH HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	219 FAYETTEVILLE STREET	9198327238	$35,897
GARNER VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	921 BUFFALOE ROAD		$21,020
RALEIGH HALL OF FAME	HISTORY MUSEUM		9199092753	$19,956
PAGE-WALKER HOTEL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 AMBASSADOR LOOP	9194604963	$15,175
EVIDENTIARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$1,800
ACKLAND ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		9199665736
AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
ANGIER MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	28 N RALEIGH AVENUE	9196394413
APEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1101 OLIVE CHAPEL ROAD	9193628097
BLUE HEAVEN CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9199295877
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CAROL G. BELK GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
CAROLINA BASKETBALL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9199626000
CENTURY POST OFFICE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
CHAPEL HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	523 E FRANKLIN ST	9199291793
CHINQUA-PENN PLANTATION REIDSVILLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CLAN JOHNSTONE IN AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COKER ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199620522
CREATIVITY CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		9193259134
DOROTHEA DIX PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1213 DIXIE TRAIL	9197876378
DR. M. T. POPE HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
DURHAM-ORANGE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOOTHILLS HERITAGE FARM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GREGG MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN	ART MUSEUM		9195153503
INSTITUTE FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
J. C. RAULSTON ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9195153132
JUNIPER LEVEL BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	9241 SAULS ROAD
MAYNARD PEARSON HOUSE TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONCURE MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM
MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM AND SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9199621236
NCCU ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM
NCSG ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		9196646740
NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199620522
NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM	5 EAST EDENTON STREET	9198077900
NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUMS COUNCIL	GENERAL MUSEUM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY INSECT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9195152011
NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM	6608 SIX FORKS ROAD #201	9192720063
PIEDMONT RAILROAD MUSEUM & LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	11 WEST JONES ST
PREVATTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RALEIGH CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3912 WHITE CHAPEL WAY	3362726524
RALEIGH FIRE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	105 KEETER CENTER DRIVE
SEARSTONE BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY FOUNDATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9194669366
SEVEN OF SEVENATE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9194607942
SS UNITED STATES PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HERBARIUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
VISUAL ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		9198287834
WILLIAM LANIER HUNT ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9199626931

Libraries in Apex

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
CHAPEL HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 LIBRARY DR	0.0	543,547

Farmers Markets in Apex

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Apex Farmers Market	220 N. Salem St.	04/18/2015 to 10/17/2015	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Carrboro Farmers' Market	301 West Main Street	11/07/2015 to 03/26/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Cary Downtown Farmers Market	135 W. Chatham St	04/02/2016 to 11/19/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fearrington Farmers' Market	East Camden	04/03/2018 to 11/20/2018	Tue: 4:00 AM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Food Shuttlle					Visit
Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina	102 N. Main St.	April to October	Wed:3:00 pm - 6:00 pm;Sat:9:00 am - 2:00 pm;		Visit
Holly Springs Farmers Market	300 West Ballentine Street	11/03/2018 to 04/20/2019	Sat: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;
Midtown Farmers Market	4150 Main at North HIlls	04/16/2016 to 11/05/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Mobile Farm Fresh of NC					Visit
Moore Square Farmers Market	500 Block Fayetteville St.	04/24/2013 to 10/30/2013	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market	400 block of Fayetteville Street, City Plaza	04/30/2014 to 10/29/2014	Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
South Durham Farmers' Market	5410 NC Highway 55	04/04/2015 to 10/31/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Southern Village Farmers Market	Aberdeen Drive at Market Street	05/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
State Farmers Market	1201 Agriculture St	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
The Chapel Hill Farmers' Market	201 South Estes Drive	04/01/2017 to 11/18/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Waverly Farmers' Market	575 New Waverly Pl	04/26/2014 to 10/25/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Western Wake Farmers' Market	1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd.	04/05/2014 to 03/28/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Apex

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Aviator Brewery	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	209 Technology Park Ln	9195672337
Beltline Brew Tours	Brewery Tours, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Tour	Glenwood Ave	9192851228
Ben's Place	brewers	8100 Country Trl	9197825900	Visit
Bombshell Beer Co, Bombshell Beer Company	Brewery and Beer Garden, Brewery, Beer Garden	120 Quantum St	9198231933	Visit
Bond Brothers Beer Company	Brewery	202 E Cedar St	9194592670	Visit
Bowling's	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, service stations, Bars, Durham, NC, Restaurants & B	4530 N Roxboro St	9194773713	Visit
Brew	Brewers	111 Seaboard Ave 116	9198966198
Br��eprint Brewing Co.	Brewery	1229 Perry Rd		Visit
Carolina Brewery	Bars & Clubs, Caterers, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Taverns, Bars, Restaurant, Brew Pubs,	460 W Franklin St	9199421800	Visit
Crafty Beer Shop	Brewery and Beer Garden	2005 Fairview Rd	9196153008	Visit
Draft Line Brewing	Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	341 Broad St	9195577121, 19195577121	Visit
Fortnight Brewing	Brewery	1006 S W Maynard Rd	9193426604	Visit
Growler Grlz	Brewery Tours, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities	4810 Hope Valley Rd	9199732755
Jordan Ake Brewing Co	Brewers	320 E Durham Rd	9196945096
Koal Brewery and Taproom	Bar and Brewery, Bar and Brewery Southwest Raleigh	4816 Edgecliff Ct
Lonerider Brewing Co	Brewers	8816 Gulf Ct	9197814947
Lynnwood Grill	American Restaurant, Restaurants, Brewery, Bar, Neighborhood Bars	4821 Grove Barton Rd	9197850043	Visit
Neuse River Brewing Company	Brewery Five Points	518 Pershing Rd Raleigh	4043867522	Visit
Nickelpoint Brewing Co	Bars & Clubs, Nightlife, Brewery	506 Pershing Rd	9199165961	Visit
Office Tavern	Bar and Dive Bar, breweries & brew pubs	710 W Johnson St
Pepsi Bottling Ventures Llc	Bottlers, Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Other Manufacturers, Wholesalers	4141 Parklake Ave 600	9198652300
Raleigh Brewing Co	Brewers	3701 Neil Saint 3709	9194009086
Smoothie King	Health Food Stores, Health Food Stores, Breweries, Wholesale Foods	3101 Edwards Mill Rd 107	9197838330
Steel String Brewery	Brewery	106 S Greensboro St	9192407215	Visit
The Back Bar At Top of The Hill	Brewery and Bar	100 E Franklin St	9199298676
The Cary Pub	American Restaurant, Pub, American Restaurant, and Brewery, Pub, Brewery	6454 Tryon Rd	9198591070	Visit
Trophy Brewing Co. & Taproom	Brewery	656 Maywood Ave	9198031333	Visit
Yester Years	Breweries, Food & Drink	300 E Main St	9196495101

Stadiums & Teams in Apex

Team	League	Division
Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	Metropolitan

Nursing Homes in Apex

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
REX REHAB & NURSING CARE CENTER OF APEX 911 SOUTH HUGHES STREET	Non profit - Corporation	107	104	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	9193636011

Pharmacies in Apex

8 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 5886	5153 SUNSET LAKE ROAD	919-290-2630
HARRIS TEETER - 58	750 WEST WILLIAMS STREET	919-362-4597
KROGER	940 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 64 WEST	919-380-1443
PEAK CITY PHARMACY	201 NORTH SALEM STREET	919-362-4444
RITE AID - 11357	744 HUNTER STREET	919-303-7125
SUPERTARGET	1201 BEAVER CREEK COMMONS DRIVE	919-372-1406
WAL-MART - 3889	3151 APEX PEAKWAY	919-362-3717
WALGREENS - 7365	511 WEST WILLIAMS STREET	919-363-1471

EV Charging Stations in Apex

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Saunders Street Parking	112 Saunders St	Non-Networked	2	1	CHADEMO J1772	public
MB CARY PARKING LOT 1	2400 Autopark Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
TMSA APEX 01	400 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
TMSA APEX 02	351 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Town of Apex - Fleet	323 N Salem St	Non-Networked	4		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Apex

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3727 OLD APEX HOLLY SPRINGS RD	TOWER	140
Merry Oaks Cell Site - 220 NEW ELAM CHURCH RD	TOWER	92
.25 MILES W OF INT. SR 1010 & LAKE WHEELER	TOWER	88
302 JONES STREET	TOWER	82
GOVERNOR'S CLUB CELL SITE - 1957 LYSTRA ROAD	TOWER	61
9891 DATA CT	TOWER	46

Fire Stations in Apex

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Apex Fire Department	736 Hunter ST	Mostly career			919-362-4001
Fairview Rural Fire Department	4501 TenTen RD	Mostly volunteer			919-362-8445

Power Plants Near Apex

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
WAKE COUNTY LFG FACILITY	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-78.9	OP
HARRIS	NUCLEAR	221113	-79.0	OP

Bridges in Apex

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1973	26	31,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2013	29	30,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	302	29,500	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	248	28,500	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	693	25,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	205	23,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	153	23,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1996	122	21,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	157	21,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	135	20,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	266	18,000	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	641	16,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	217	15,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	217	15,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	173	11,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	173	11,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	266	11,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	204	11,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	874	10,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	918	10,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1977	232	9,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	211	9,700	G
Culvert	Steel	1975	23	9,600	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	217	8,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	280	8,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2011	211	7,700	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	67	7,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	71	7,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	208	7,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2015	330	7,000	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2016	72	6,900	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1979	128	6,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	204	5,400	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2008	22	4,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	172	4,100	G
Culvert	Concrete	2012	32	4,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	376	4,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2019	162	4,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	209	3,700	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2012	72	2,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	230	2,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	219	2,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2012	235	1,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	207	1,900	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2014	90	1,700	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2008	25	1,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2008	34	1,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1962	291	1,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1997	185	1,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2008	238	990	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	58	880	F
Culvert	Steel	1993	40	810	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1983	35	800	F
Culvert	Steel	1995	22	450	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2021	50	100	F
Culvert	Prestressed concrete	2021	43	100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2021	41	100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2021	28	100	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2014	33	100	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2006	152	100	G
Culvert	Concrete	2013	32	100	G
Culvert	Steel	1984	33	100	G

Amtrak Stations in Apex

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Cary, NC	211 North Academy Street	TRAIN
North Carolina State Fair, NC	1025 Blue Ridge Road	TRAIN
Raleigh, NC	510 West Martin Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Apex

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.	985 CORINTH ROAD	CHATHAM
EFFINGHAM COUNTY POWER, LLC	411 FAYETTEVILLE STREET MALL	WAKE
PERFORMANCE FIBERS, INC.	338 PEA RDG RD	WAKE

Airports Near Apex

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Raleigh-Durham International Airport	RDU	Large Airport
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field	FAY	Medium Airport
Johnston Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Pope Field	POB	Medium Airport
Simmons Army Air Field	FBG	Medium Airport
Bagwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Ball Airport	—	Small Airport
Barclaysville Field	—	Small Airport
Barker Field	—	Small Airport
Blackbriar Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyd Field	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
Burlington Alamance Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
C A G Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Caswell Airport	—	Small Airport
Causey Airport	—	Small Airport
Champion UAS Launch and Recovery Site	—	Small Airport
Charles Field	—	Small Airport
Cox Airport	—	Small Airport
Cox-Grantham Airfield	—	Small Airport
Crooked Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Dead Dog Airport	—	Small Airport
Dean Field	—	Small Airport
Deck Airpark	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Derksen Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagles Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Eastover Air Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fiddleair Airport	—	Small Airport
Flint Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Flyers Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fuquay Airport / Angier Field	—	Small Airport
Gary Fox Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilliam-McConnell Airfield	—	Small Airport
H & J Strip Airport	—	Small Airport
Hardaway Field	—	Small Airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawks Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Henderson Oxford Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinshaw (Greenacres) Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinton Field	—	Small Airport
Holland Drop Zone Airstrip	—	Small Airport
K & D Airport	—	Small Airport
Kecks Airport	—	Small Airport
Kimrey Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Ridge Aero Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Larry F Warren Field	—	Small Airport
Loop Field Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Luzon Drop Zone Airfield	—	Small Airport
Mackall Army Air Field	HFF	Small Airport

Police Stations in Apex

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone




	100 North Greensboro Street
Angier Police Department And Town Hall	55 North Broad Street West
Cary Police Department	120 Wilkinson Avenue
Central Business District Sub Station
Chapel Hill Police Station
District 3 substation	8 Consultant Place
Durham Police Department Substation 4
Fuquay-Varina Police Station	401 Old Honeycutt Road
Holly Springs Police Department	750 Holly Springs Road
Morrisville Police Station	260 Town Hall Drive
North Hills Public Safety
Raleigh Police Department
Raleigh Police Department Headquarters	6716 Six Forks Road
UNC Public Safety Building
Wake County Public Safety Center

Grocery Stores in Apex

29 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Aldi 66153	Supermarket	1770 W Williams St
Apex Farmers Market And Local Food Alliance NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	220 S Salem St
Circle K 2720457	Convenience Store	705 E Williams St
Circle K 2723302	Convenience Store	1414 E Williams St
Circle K 2723633	Convenience Store	2105 Ten Ten Rd
Circle K 2723795	Convenience Store	1410 W Williams St
Circle K 2723797	Convenience Store	302 E Williams St
Compare Foods	Supermarket	301 E Williams St
Dollar Tree 3290	Other	1465 Beaver Creek Commons Dr
DOLLARTREE 10748	Other	611 Chessie Sta
FOOD LION 1338	Supermarket	620 Laura Duncan Rd
FOOD LION 1496	Supermarket	1777 W Williams St
Grand India Mart	Grocery Store	544 E Williams St
Han-dee Hugo's 69	Convenience Store	1561 E Williams St
Han-Dee Hugos 256	Convenience Store	8321 Jenks Rd
HARRIS TEETER 058	Super Store	750 W Williams St
Harris Teeter 335	Super Store	2810 Teachy Place
Lidl 1416	Super Store	670 Grand Central Sta
LOWES FOOD STORE 184	Supermarket	5400 Apex Peakway
Murphy USA 7613	Convenience Store	3211 Apex Peakway
Papa Murphy's Pizza NC004	Specialty Store	756 W Williams St
Publix 1544	Supermarket	1441 Kelly Rd
Refuel 1189	Convenience Store	750 Laura Duncan Rd
Sheetz 540	Convenience Store	4000 Lufkin Rd
Suvidha International Market	Supermarket	744 Hunter St
TARGET STORE T-1932	Super Store	1201 Beaver Creek Commons Dr
Walgreens 11504	Other	6831 Old Jenks Rd
Walgreens 7365	Other	511 W Williams St
Walmart SUPERCENTER 3889	Super Store	3151 Apex Peakway

Post Offices in Apex

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
PostalAnnex	1457 Kelly Road
United States Postal Service	501 West Williams Street

Treatment Centers in Apex

14 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
AIM Advaita Integrated Medicine	Both	919-893-4465
Baldwins Counseling/Consulting Servs	Substance Abuse	919-291-7313
Carolina House	Mental Health	919-864-1004
Dharma Counseling Services	Both	919-737-8996
First Step Services	Substance Abuse	919-651-8349
Freedom House Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x244
Freedom House Recovery Center - Chapel Hill Womens Halfway House	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x213
Freedom House Recovery Center - Facility Based Crisis and Detox Center	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x217
Freedom House Recovery Center - Mens Residential Program	Substance Abuse	919-942-2803 x215
Genesis DWI Services LLC	Substance Abuse	919-321-6643
Green Hill Recovery LLC	Substance Abuse	919-204-1106
Insight Program	Substance Abuse	919-679-7577
Lucy Daniels Ctr for Early Childhood	Mental Health	919-677-1400
Raleigh Methadone Treatment Ctr (RMTC)	Substance Abuse	919-781-5507

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apex

67 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
110 CENTER	303 VINTAGE HILL CIR
AMBASSADOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1010 SCHIEFFELIN RD
ANCIENT PATH INC	700 ORANGE OAK LN
APEX FOURSQUARE CHURCH	6175 OLD JENKS RD
BEACON CATALYST GROUP	762 WOODED LAKE DR
BECOMING CHURCH	2908 MEADOWVIEW CT
BRIDGEPOINTE CHURCH	820 E WILLIAMS ST
BROWN BAG MINISTRY	PO BOX 512
CALVARY CHAPEL CARY	PO BOX 944
CALVARY CHAPEL OAK CITY	1212 REUNION PARK DR
CALVARY DELIVERANCE CHURCH OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH	2244 E WILLIAMS ST
CARY ALLIANCE CHURCH	4108 TEN TEN RD
CATAWBA SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH	6801 TEN TEN RD
CHAPEL HILL-DURHAM JAPANESE ASSOCIATION	1504 PINK CHEROKEE CT
CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH OF NORTH CAROLINA	PO BOX 2018
CHINESE CHRISTIAN MISSION CHURCH - CARY	7808 SECLUDED ACRES RD
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	427 S SALEM ST
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	3508 CRITTENDEN LN OFF HWY 55 E
CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF APEX	401 UPCHURCH ST
COVENANT WORLD MINISTRIES	104 BUTTERBIGGINS LN
DAYBREAK ONENESS MINISTRIES INC	605 SAMARA ST
DEEPER WATERS MINISTRY INC	2238 RED KNOT LN
DGN EK JOT INC	170 WEDDINGTON PARK LN
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER OF HOLLY SPRINGS INC	8316 ASTOR VALLEY CIR
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NEW HILL	PO BOX 238
GENERAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF NORTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION INC	111 LYNDENBURY DR
GOOD NEWS SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH	1601 KELVINGTON PL
HARVEST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	805 BRYN MAWR CT
HEARTSPACE SPIRITUAL RESOURCES INC	523 SUMMIT LAKE DR
HOLLAND CHAPEL FOUNDATION INC	PO BOX 15
HOUSE OF WISDOM CHURCH	301 BROWN HILL RD
I DONT CARE MINISTRIES INC	409 OLD MILL VILLAGE DR
IGLESIA CRISTIANA CRISTO VIENE	1404 FLYING HAWK RD
INSIDE OUT MINISTRIES	1401 BOXWOOD LN
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH	1402 E WILLIAMS ST
JORDAN LUTHERAN CHURCH	1031 PEMBERTON HILL RD STE 202
LA MISSION DE LESPRIT SAINT DEUGENE RICHER DIT LAFLECHE	7629 VANDRY CT
LOURDES MATHA SYRO MALABAR CATHOLIC CHURCH RALEIGH DURHAM NORTH CAROL	1400 VISION DR
MEN OF ARMOR	8713 PIERCE OLIVE RD
MERCY FOR THE NATIONS INC	PO BOX 358
MT CARMEL PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH INCORPORATION OF SANFORD NC	1211 WELLSTONE CIR
NEW HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH	1101 BRITTLEY WAY
NEW HORIZONS FELLOWSHIP	820 E WILLIAMS ST
NEW LIFE CHURCH APEX INC	1717 LEA ISLAND CV
NORTH AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC SERVICES	733 CENTER STREET
ONE STEP HEALING MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 272
PEAK CITY CHURCH	PO BOX 723
PEAK LAB RESCUE INC	PO BOX 2184
PERPETUAL MISSIONARY FOUNDATION FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST	2153 VECCHIO LN
PILGRAM ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	1005 S WELLONSBURG PL
POTTERS HAND BIBLE CHURCH	3468 APEX PEAKWAY
RADIX GROUP INC	2594 SPURWOOD CT
REDEEMERCHURCHINC	607 OLIVE ST
SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC PARISH OF APEX	3008 OLD RALEIGH RD
SAINT LAZARUS INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 1540
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH	1205 SALEM CHURCH RD
SIRAT AL-MUSTAQIM WELFARE FOUNDATION INC	167 OAK HAVEN LN
ST MARY MAGDALENE CATHOLIC PARISH OF APEX NC	625 MAGDALA PL
TOUCH OF THE MASTERS HAND	PO BOX 2106
TRAILSIDE CHURCH	5085 MERCY TRL
TREASURED MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	1105 CLASSIC RD
TRIANGLE AYYAPPA SOCIETY CORP	1510 ARMSCROFT LN
TRIANGLE KOREAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY	2340 NEWHILL OLIVE CAHPEL RD
TRINITY WORLD MISSIONS INC	3311 WILLOW GREEN DR
VISION OF HOPE MINISTRIES INC	409 ECHO PARK PL
WEST LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL WILD CAT BOOSTER CLUB INC	4600 W LAKE RD
WINDS OF CHANGE COGIC	426 E WILLIAMS ST STE 426

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apex

What is the population of Apex?

Apex has a population of 67,765 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 2,518 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

Is Apex expensive to live in?

Apex is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $138,442, 84% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $514,800 (83% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Apex safe?

Apex is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 936 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Apex receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Apex?

Apex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Apex?

The job market in Apex is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,477. There are 50,997 business establishments in the area, including 2,765 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 32.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Apex?

The median home value in Apex is $514,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $594,507. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,784. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 75.3%. The average annual property tax is $5,347.

How are the schools in Apex?

Schools in Apex score 6.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 66.6% of adults in Apex hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. 27.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Apex?

The obesity rate in Apex is 25.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.7% of adults are smokers. 14.8% are physically inactive. 23.3% of residents report depression. 6.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 98.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,157.

What is transportation like in Apex?

The average commute in Apex is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 58.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 32.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Apex?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Apex is 65.7% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 80.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.5% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 6.3% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Cary, NC 176,686 pop · 5.0 mi Holly Springs, NC 43,429 pop · 5.4 mi Morrisville, NC 30,471 pop · 8.0 mi Fuquay-Varina, NC 37,749 pop · 10.6 mi Governors Village, NC 2,148 pop · 12.1 mi Fearrington Village, NC 2,535 pop · 12.3 mi Governors Club, NC 1,772 pop · 12.5 mi Garner, NC 32,543 pop · 15.0 mi Briar Chapel, NC 6,084 pop · 15.0 mi Raleigh, NC 470,763 pop · 15.2 mi Pittsboro, NC 4,640 pop · 16.3 mi Angier, NC 5,746 pop · 16.5 mi Chapel Hill, NC 59,889 pop · 16.8 mi Durham, NC 288,465 pop · 17.6 mi

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