Apex
Once known only as a stop along the railroad, Apex (fondly known today as the “Peak of Good Living”) is now a thriving community bustling with exceptional high-quality public schools, quick access to Research Triangle Park, and a robust parks and greenway system.
Fast Facts
Population Growth: 50,719 (2017), 25% growth from 2010-2017.
Educational Attainment: 61.7% received their bachelor’s degree or higher.
Median Household Income: $95, 314
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Proximity to Key Locations
RDU Airport: 18 Miles
Research Triangle Park: 17 Miles
Downtown Raleigh: 17 Miles
NC State University: 11 Miles
Duke University: 22 Miles
UNC Chapel Hill: 27 Miles
North Carolina Beaches: 2 Hours
North Carolina Mountains: 3 Hours
Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Entrepreneurism
Information Technology
Life Sciences
Technology
Major Employers
Apex Tool Company
ATI Industrial Automation
Dell Technologies
Polyzen, Inc.
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