Living in Apex
Apex is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 45,585 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 2%, #217 of 12,111), commuters (top 5%, #280 of 6,227), young families (top 6%, #598 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Apex
- It is part of Greater Raleigh, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 44 min and sets around 23:06; in late June it sets around 2:35.
How Apex ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #598 of 11,898 | #3 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 52 | #1,768 of 9,771 | #44 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #945 of 8,006 | #4 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #472 of 6,237 | #2 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,255 of 9,474 | #7 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,377 of 9,474 | #8 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,506 of 10,762 | #9 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #489 of 4,537 | #4 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #576 of 4,444 | #6 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #494 of 3,053 | #4 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #439 of 7,271 | #8 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #280 of 6,227 | #5 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #897 of 3,933 | #10 of 60 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #1,709 of 2,119 | #14 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #896 of 8,006 | #10 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,900 of 12,111 | #88 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #891 of 4,114 | #6 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #414 of 7,271 | #3 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,279 of 9,474 | #2 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #14,781 of 18,063 | #485 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #9,133 of 16,523 | #217 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 28 | #14,523 of 18,063 | #481 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #925 of 16,523 | #4 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #233 of 21,167 | #3 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,768 of 12,111 | #3 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #2,039 of 6,413 | #38 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #217 of 12,111 | #3 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #1,311 of 4,750 | #11 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cary (North Carolina) 9 km
- Holly Springs (North Carolina) 9 km
- Morrisville (North Carolina) 10 km
- Fuquay-Varina 17 km
- Raleigh (North Carolina) 20 km
- Garner (North Carolina) 21 km
- Briar Chapel 26 km
- Chapel Hill (North Carolina) 27 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.