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Apex, North Carolina

Introduction to Apex, North Carolina

Apex, North Carolina is 5 miles SW of Cary, North Carolina (center to center) and 12 miles W of Raleigh, North Carolina.It is in Wake county. The town is part of the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area. The population of Apex is 20,212.

Apex History

Apex was incorporated as a town in 1873. It was named Apex because it is the highest point on the Chatham Railroad, running from Richmond, Virginia, to Jacksonville, Florida. Apex Union Depot, which presently houses the Apex Chamber of Commerce, was originally a station for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Later on, it also served as the Apex Community Library.

Apex and nearby Attractions

  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
  • Apex Union Depot
  • American Wildlife Refuge
  • Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
  • State Capitol
  • North Carolina Museum of Art

Things To Do In Apex

During your stay in Apex, you can spend time at the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. One can also enjoy fishing and boating on Apex Lake. The town also has several houses of worship including the True Way Church and Matthew Chapel. The American Wildlife Refuge is also nearby.

Apex Transportation

Raleigh-Durham International Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Apex Higher Education

Meredith College and Wake Technical Community College are the nearest colleges.

High Points

Apex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyApex Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyApex Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyApex Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyApex Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyApex College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyApex People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 11%Apex Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Apex, NC

Comparing Apex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime46

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