About Apex

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 the community. 

In 1994 Apex was named the state's #1 Small Town in economic vitality by Business North Carolina magazine.

A major streetscape renovation project has restored Apex's downtown and recaptured its historic flavor. The revitalized downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places as one of the best examples of an intact turn-of-the-century railroad town.

Please join the hundreds of newcomers discovering the delightful small town ideally located in southwestern Wake County. Even though new residents relocate to Apex daily, they have maintained the small town character which is so unique in the rapidly-growing Research Triangle Area.

If you are a new resident getting settled into the community, or are considering a decision to join those relocating to our area, I hope this information will be helpful and facilitate an easy move.

Population and Demographics

For current population information, please see the Apex Development Report. Data below is from the 2000 US Census Bureau Profile.

Median Family Income: $78,689
Per Capita Income: $28,727
Median Age: 31.2 years
Education: (min. high school) 96%
College Grad (min.): 58.8%

Elevation and Climate

Area forecast from the Weather Channel
Elevation: 500 ft. above sea level 
Climate: Mild Humid-Subtropical with average temperatures and precipitation as follows:

• Temperatures: January (40 F)...April (60 F)... July (78 F)....October (60 F)
• Average Annual Precipitation: 44.75 inches 
• Average Annual Snowfall: 7 inches

Tax Rates

REAL ESTATE TAXES
Town - $.40/$100 valuation,
Wake County - $.604/$100

SALES TAXES
Wake County - 2%
State - 4%,
NC Prepared Food - 1%

Transportation

Major Highways...I-40, US # 1, US # 64, NC # 55, NC #751
Air Travel...Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 

Driving times within the Research Triangle area

• Cary - 10 min.
• Sanford - 25 min.
• Chapel Hill - 25 min.
• Southern Pines - 35 min.
• Durham - 25 min.
• Fuquay-Varina - 15 min.
• Garner - 25 min.
• Raleigh - 25 min.
• Research Triangle Park - 20 min.
• Raleigh-Durham Airport - 20 min.