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Apex, NC


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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.

The People and Families of Apex

In Apex, about 70% of adults are married. Apex, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Apex had a median family income of $78,689. Apex is one of the richer towns in North Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Apex. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, Apex is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Apex political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $28,875. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Apex Housing

Of the housing in Apex, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Apex than most places in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Apex, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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