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Apex
Historic downtown with a modern twist, Apex offers the best of both worlds.
Median List Price (2026): ~$582,500 (Redfin/MLS, April 2026)
Population: ~80,000
County: Wake County
Distance to RTP: 15–20 minutes
Distance to Raleigh: 20–25 minutes
School District: Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS)
Known For: Money Magazine Best Place to Live (2015), Salem Street historic downtown, safety
Apex has earned the nickname 'The Peak of Good Living' — a designation backed by consistent national recognition. Money Magazine named Apex the Best Place to Live in America in 2015, and the town has continued to appear on national best-of lists for quality of life, school quality, and community character. Located in southwestern Wake County with a median list price around $582,500, Apex delivers premium amenities and top-rated schools at a price point meaningfully below Cary while offering superior community character to most comparable Triangle suburbs.
Apex's historic downtown — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — gives the town an anchor that newer communities cannot replicate. Salem Street's preserved Victorian and craftsman-era commercial buildings have been revitalized into a walkable destination of locally owned restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and community events that generate genuine foot traffic and civic pride.
Salem Street Historic Downtown — National Register district and the town's social heart
Haw River Farmhouse Ales — Award-winning farmhouse brewery on Salem Street
Apex PeakFest — One of the Triangle's largest annual street festivals
Bass Lake Park — Scenic 35-acre lake park with trails and historic mill site
Peak District on NC-55 — Growing mixed-use development with dining and retail
Q: Is Apex, NC a good place to live?
A: Apex is widely considered one of the best places to live in North Carolina and regularly appears on national best-of lists. The combination of top-rated Wake County schools, a nationally recognized historic downtown, safety statistics that consistently rank it among the state's lowest-crime municipalities, proximity to RTP employment, and a median home price below Cary make it an exceptional choice for families.
Q: What is the average home price in Apex, NC?
A: As of April 2026, the median list price in Apex is approximately $582,500. New construction in active Apex communities ranges from the mid-$400,000s to over $1 million for premium lots and larger homes. Historic downtown neighborhoods offer older homes at more accessible entry points.
Q: What is Apex, NC known for?
A: Apex is known for its designation as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America (2015), its National Register historic downtown on Salem Street, excellent Wake County schools (Apex High and Apex Friendship High School), proximity to RTP, low crime rates, and a growing craft food and beverage scene anchored by Haw River Farmhouse Ales.
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91,710 people live in Apex, where the median age is 37.8 and the average individual income is $59,981. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Apex, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Alleyway Bookstore, Gremlina Vintage, and Ignite Fitness.
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| Shopping | 2.64 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.58 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.19 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.81 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.58 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.19 miles | 24 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Apex has 32,596 households, with an average household size of 8.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Apex do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 91,710 people call Apex home. The population density is 1,198 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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