Apex is a unique town in North Carolina with both a charming historic district and bustling retail and business environment. We are surrounded by several colleges and some of the Nation's best medical care. We are located about 2 hours to the nearest beaches of Wrightsville Beach and Topsail Beach and about 3 hours to the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Lake Jordan is a quick 15 minute drive for boaters and nature lovers. There is plenty to do in and around Apex NC. Our business community is vibrant with local Apex companies, nearby Research Triangle Park and the area colleges and hospitals. Our Wake County public schools rank among the best.
Now, our impressive stats...Apex was voted Money Magazines 14th best place to live and Business North Carolina Magazine's #1 small town in economic vitality. in 2011, the estimated population is 35,545, up 76% from 2000 (US Census). Our median income is $88,432 and average age 31.7. Apex is 50% male, 50% female. 42% have bachelors degree and 17% graduate. The commute to Raleigh, Durham and RTP are easy with the new rte 540 and proximity to beltline. The real estate taxes are .87/$100 valuation and sales tax is 7%. We are about 20-30 minutes to the Raleigh Durham Airport.
The revitalized downtown historic district has character. Some of the restored buildings date to the early 1800's. There are restaurants, from upscale seafood to pizza and Mexican food. There are several shops, including boutiques, antiques, Ice cream, art galleries and an outdoor provisions store. The Halle Cultural Arts center in downtown Apex is restored to it's former theater glory. They have performing arts shows and visual art studios and shows. The chamber of commerce is in a rehabbed train depot, once the highest point on the Old Chatham Railroad. There is a restored old caboose for visitors to enjoy. Every winter there is a Christmas Parade and every summer an old fashioned 4th of July parade. The annual Peak Fest is fun for all with arts, food, performers and kids activities. 
Apex does have a change of seasons, but our winter's are short. We enjoy an early spring, snow in the winter, changing leaves in the fall and a hot summer. Local climate allows gardeners to grow great southern plants like gardenias and magnolias. It's the best of both worlds.
Original historic homes surround the historic downtown area and newer developments spread out from there. There are several neighborhoods to choose from in this community with styles and amenities to please everyone.
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