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Apex
  • Suburb of Raleigh, NC

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Apex is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 58,066. Apex is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Apex offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Apex there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Apex and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Apex are highly rated.

About

About Apex...
Population
58,066

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$371,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,482
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Apex Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    24.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    16.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    13.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    100
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    984.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    59.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    17%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Apex

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$121,313
National
$69,021

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