At a Glance
Median Income
$138,442
$59,517 per capita
Home Value
$514,800
Zillow: $592,991
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.7% smoking rate
How Apex Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Apex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Apex a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Apex residents earn a median household income of $138,442 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,517. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Apex is $514,800 , 83% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $592,991. Median rent is $1,784/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Apex reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 562/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
66.6% of adults in Apex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Apex has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population67,765
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,442
Per Capita$59,517
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A+
Home Value$514,800
Rent$1,784
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$592,991
Housing Units24,318
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property562/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary36/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Apex was founded in 1873.
The median home in Apex was built in 2005.
32.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.