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Apex, NC
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Population: 58,066
Home Price: $371,200
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Overview
Apex is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 58,066. Apex has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
24.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Apex, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$51,460
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$121,313
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
36.3
43.3
42.3
Gender
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.0%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Apex
North Carolina
United States
White
75.7%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
7.6%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
9.8%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$371,200
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,352
$682
$801
Family Households
63.7%
63.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
20.4%
20.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
26.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Apex
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.2%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
9.6%
9.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
38.0%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
62.8%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
65.3%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
23.1
49.1
38.0
Robbery
5.3
72.2
40.7
Assault
65.7
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Apex
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
140.4
751.0
336.1
Theft
767.6
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
28.4
184.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Apex, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
mexican food
comfort food
beer
craft beer
specialty coffee
gluten free
plant based
bbq
sustainable seafood
whole foods
seafood
cheese
mixed veggies
mac n cheese
delicious
taco truck
grocery
pizza
chicken sandwich
high school football
haverford school
football
country music
sports teams
hs football
college football
video games
youth sports
chicago sports
boston sports
basketball
baseball
college basketball
fitness
hockey
duke basketball
youth baseball
teams
youth hockey
inspired by
craft
nft
fine arts
nfts
comics
design studio
indie comics
cover art
creativity
contemporary art
comic
nature
poster
painting
artists
watercol
library
photography
illustrator
spending time
board games
video games
fitness
books
baseball cards
comic books
gaming
anime
movies tv
collector
comics
model railroading
memes
motorsports
fast cars
auto racing
road trips
nascar
trading cards
sports
tv
content creation
digital marketing
video production
gaming
marketing
movies tv
cable tv
low budget
motorsports
record label
radio personality
arts
influencer
storysmith
award winning
outdoor
producer
multimedia
sports
summer
beach
space
yearround
arts
nature
hiking
photography
cycling
winter
mountain
premier destination
patio
snorkeling
campgrounds
fishing
bicycling
courtyard
lawn
food truck
lowes home depot
comic book store
coffee shop
girl scout cookies
post office
shop local
order online
local grocery
drive thru
grocery store
whole foods
craft supplies
amazon
ebay
harris teeter
grocery
pharmacy
retail
superstore
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