Around Town

Small Town - Big Plans

Located in southwestern Wake County, Apex combines a relaxing small-town atmosphere with convenience to big-city amenities. It is positioned for future growth and the Town planners are working to ensure that the small-town character remains while allowing for many new residents to join our community.

In 2015, Apex was named the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine.

  1. Population & Demographics
  2. Driving Times
  3. Elevation & Climate
  4. Transportation

Population & Demographics

For current population information, please see the Apex Development Report (PDF). The following data is from the 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates:

  • College Grad (minimum): 64.3%
  • Education: (minimum high school) 96.1%
  • Median Age: 37.1 years
  • Median Family Income: $111,435
  • Per Capita Income: $46,305

Join Us

We invite you to discover our delightful small town ideally located in southwestern Wake County. Even though new residents relocate to Apex daily, we have maintained the small town character which is so unique in the rapidly-growing Research Triangle Area.

If you are one of our new residents getting settled into our community, or are considering a decision to join those relocating to our area, we hope this information will be helpful and facilitate an easy move to Apex.