Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Apex
Apex, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,443
Population
76,043
Renter Mix
25% Rent
The aptly-named Apex is one of the nation's top locations.
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Historic Downtown
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Welcome to Apex, North Carolina, located in the heart of the Triangle region. This historic suburb of Raleigh combines traditional charm with contemporary living. The downtown historic district features preserved architecture, including the Apex Union Depot, which serves as the Chamber of Commerce. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Apex Nature Park and Pleasant Park, known for its distinctive playground equipment. Housing options span from downtown properties to newer developments near the Beaver Creek shopping district. Current rental rates range from $1,436 for one-bedroom units to $2,093 for three-bedroom homes, with most categories showing slight decreases over the past year.
The community of over 58,000 residents enjoys year-round events and activities. PeakFest, held downtown each May, brings together more than 200 vendors for a day of food, arts, and entertainment. The historic Halle Cultural Arts Center offers theater productions and art exhibitions throughout the year. The area is served by the Wake County Public School System, with multiple schools at all levels. The town's name reflects its geographic significance as the highest point along the historic Chatham Railroad line.
Explore the City
Some residents of Apex prefer traditional brick townhomes.
There is ample seating at Scratch Kitchen & Taproom in Apex.
There is a large lake with a dock at Seagroves Farm Park in Apex.
Not far from Beaver Creek, downtown Apex feels like a small town.
The 160-acre Apex Community Park, located in the northeastern corner of Apex.
Apex Community Park
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,684
Average: $152,133
Education
34,919
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
41,910
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Apex has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Apex, NC is $1,375 for a studio, $1,428 for one bedroom, $1,701 for two bedrooms, and $2,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Apex has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,428/month
802 Sq Ft
House
$2,534/month
1,695 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,149/month
1,502 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Apex, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
778 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
982 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
949 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
782 Students
Public
Grades K-8
767 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,397 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,071 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
995 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades K-8
767 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,772 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,500 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,659 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- American Tobacco Trail
- Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs
- Crowder District Park
- Lake Crabtree County Park
- Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.