Living in Apex, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apex · Census data 2020–2024
Apex has 70,630 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $144,135 (99% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $576,100, the median rent is $1,902/month.
Apex at a glance
- Population
- 70,630
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $144,135State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $576,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,902/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Apex a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 99% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 99% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Apex
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apex the median home value is $576,100, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,396 a month in housing costs.
Apex median household income
The median household income in Apex is $144,135 and the income per person is $60,473. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Apex: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,500
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.79
Apex demographics
- Population
- 70,630
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 25,235
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apex ›
Education in Apex
69.5% of adults 25 and older in Apex have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apex
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 36%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Apex vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | 70,630 | $144,135 | $576,100 | $1,902 |
| Cary | 179,306 | $134,905 | $580,200 | $1,738 |
| Holly Springs | 45,248 | $135,578 | $535,800 | $2,021 |
| Morrisville | 31,422 | $125,396 | $518,800 | $1,858 |
| Fuquay-Varina | 40,485 | $115,497 | $451,500 | $1,720 |
| Governors Village | 2,295 | $125,857 | $602,100 | $1,779 |
| Carolina Meadows | 555 | $126,007 | $443,800 | $3,501 |
| Fearrington Village | 2,356 | $86,116 | $472,600 | $3,501 |
| Governors Club | 1,787 | $235,625 | $889,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Apex, NC?
The median household income in Apex is $144,135, 99% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Apex?
The median home value in Apex is $576,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Apex?
The median gross rent in Apex is $1,902 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Apex, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 99% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 99% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Apex?
The median age in Apex is 36.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Apex?
The average commute to work in Apex is 25 minutes; 36% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apex?
The unemployment rate in Apex is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apex?
69.5% of adults in Apex have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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