Apex is a larger medium-sized town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 72,225 people and 15 associated neighborhoods, Apex is the 17th largest community in North Carolina. Much of the housing stock in Apex was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Apex economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Apex, where the median household income is $138,442.00.

Apex home prices are not only among the most expensive in North Carolina, but Apex real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Apex has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Apex telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 32.51% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Apex is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Apex’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

If knowledge is power, Apex is a pretty powerful place. 66.63% of the adults in Apex have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Apex in 2022 was $59,517, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $238,068 for a family of four.

Apex is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Apex home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Apex residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Apex include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European.

Apex also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 17.28%.

The most common language spoken in Apex is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.