Apex, North Carolina the Peak of Good Living!

Apex, North Carolina, a tiny suburb just minutes from downtown Raleigh, is a great little town located in the Southwest portion of Wake County. Known as the "The Peak of Good Living", Apex has grown to nearly 30,000 people, but never forgot the small town charm that made it such a desirable place to call home.

Incorporated in 1873, Apex was named for its location as the highest point on the Chatham Railroad line which ran from Richmond, Virginia down to Jacksonville, Florida.

In keeping with its rich tradition as one of the oldest railroad towns in North Carolina, Apex’s Chamber of Commerce building is a renovated model of the original train depot.

Residents of Apex used to have to go to neighboring Cary for much of their shopping needs. But the recent creation of the Beaver Creek Shopping Center has put a halt to that. With nationally recognized stores, restaurants and even a multiplex movie theater, the Beaver Creek Shopping Center is as busy as can be.

In 2007, CNN/Money magazine voted Apex 14th on its list of the nation's top 100 small towns to live in! Award winning schools, medical facilities and our great weather just go to prove that Apex really is the Peak of Good Living!

So, if you’ve been thinking about relocating to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, send me an email or drop me a line. I’ll be happy to answer your questions and help you in the quest to find your new home!

 

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Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

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17 Comments on Apex North Carolina "The Peak of Good Living"

JUN
12
2009
919,356 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Craig, I love the look of the downtown area and thank you for the brief history. I imagine it is a great place to live!

8:43am • #1
145,364 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

Craig, the Apex area looks charming and a train for a city hall is unusual! Since it is the top spot in the area does that mean you are the top banana???

9:34am • #2
405,899 Points 6 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

I like the unique city hall. Older towns with some history make great hometowns. This looks like a great place to live.

9:52am • #3
586,244 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Craig,

Sound like a great place live.

Wonder what the chances of Heather Locklear being elected mayor?

10:16am • #4
683,579 Points 107 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Craig, I never knew that Apex was such a great little place.  If I didn't love the Crystal Coast so much, I'd be calling you about relocation!  Have a great day!

11:32am • #6
374,913 Points 7 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Hi Craig ~ So, did you major in history in College? I would have guessed music but with all of the great historical posts you have been writing about North Carolina recently, I could be wrong!

Have a terrific weekend!

3:13pm • #7

Hi Craig...I can see several similarities between Apex and Titusville in terms of size and date of incorporation.  Very nice Localism post which should be helpful to folks thinking about relocating to the area.  Have a terrific weekend my friend :-)

8:38pm • #8
1,156,157 Points 38 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Craig, Apex sounds like a wonderful smaller town.  And it looks like a fun festival....I love festivals! 

11:20pm • #9
JUN
13
2009
870,033 Points 200 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

1873 WOW, that's an OOOOOld town for sure!

3:00am • #10
222,909 Points 6 Featured Posts

Craig- great article and history of our little town. I love living here, and am surprised at the amount of people I meet on my travels throughout the country how many have heard of Apex, know someone who lives here, or have lived here.

11:05am • #11
250,197 Points 3 Featured Posts

Terrific photo of a lovely small town USA - But you've probably caused interest in it to grow, and in a few years it'll be mid (size) town USA! ;)

Debi

9:15pm • #12
JUN
14
2009
2 Featured Posts

Hi Craig! I think you need to run for Mayor of Apex....you seem to be the one promoting the city...Mayor Craig...hmmm..has a nice ring to it don't ya think?

12:08pm • #13
JUN
15
2009
622,803 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hey, Craig. It looks like a great place to call home. If I ever visit you have to promise that you will pull my around in the covered wagon. LOL, Jim

10:37am • #14
JUN
16
2009
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Wanda - And thank you for stopping in! It really is a great place to live, work and play!

Caren - I might be a banana...But I'm not so sure about the top spot!!!

Betina - I agree with you 100%. Old towns rich in history are just great places to live.

Richard - Ahhh, you've been reading my blogs have you?!!!

Nevin - You speak from experience my friend!

8:36am • #15
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Amy - You can still call me about relocation. Lots of people own more than one home!!!

Terrie - Nope! I'm no history major. But I do like to know about the past.

Gail - Hope you had a great weekend too! I just checked it out and Titusville and Apex do seem similar.

Carole - There are so many great family friendly festivals here in Apex. It's a great place to raise kids.

Greg - Old town with nes amenities. The best of both worlds.

Linda - It's a small world...I just met someone in DC that lives in Apex. And meetings like that happen all the time no matter where I travel.

8:42am • #16
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Debi - I know. SHHHHHHH! Keep it quiet. Someone may be listening!

Cecily - Mayor? Hmmm? Haven't thought about that....I'll have my people work on that! But it does have a nice ring to it!!!

Jim - Jim, if you ever visit, I'll make sure you and Maria are well taken care of. I'm dusting off my rick-shaw right now!!!

Craig's Taxi Service!

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