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Crime in Apex summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Apex. Key points include:
There were 711 total crimes in Apex in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Apex is 959.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Apex is 52.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Apex is 906.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Apex is -54.73% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Apex Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Apex / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 711 | 959.4 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 52.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 6.7 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 31.0 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 672 | 906.8 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 75 | 101.2 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 544 | 734.1 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 71.5 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Apex summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Apex. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Apex is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Apex is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Apex is $599,084.
The median income in Apex is $144,135.
Apex's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Apex Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Apex | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 175 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Apex, NC Weather
The average high in Apex is 70.9° and the average low is 48.4°.
There are 74.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.5 inches of precipitation each year with 3.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Apex |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Map Of Apex, NC
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Apex Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Apex
The current population in Apex is 70,630. The population has increased 105.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70,630 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 67,765 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 65,541 | 12.9% |
| 2021 | 58,066 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 55,220 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | 51,370 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 48,254 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 45,899 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 43,893 | 4.0% |
| 2015 | 42,220 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 40,631 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 39,134 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 37,589 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 36,049 | 4.7% |
| 2010 | 34,427 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Apex
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Apex is:
61.7% White with 43,592 White residents.
7.3% African American with 5,159 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 125 American Indian residents.
19.5% Asian with 13,770 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 29 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 290 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 3,289 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 4,376 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.3% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19.5% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Apex
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Apex is 51.2% female with 36,171 female residents.
Apex is 48.8% male with 34,459 male residents.
| Gender | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Apex for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Apex completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Apex completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Apex completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Apex completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Apex completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Apex completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Apex completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Apex completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Apex completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Apex, North Carolina
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1.4% of households in Apex earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Apex earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.2% of households in Apex earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Apex earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Apex earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Apex earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in Apex earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.8% of households in Apex earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.8% of households in Apex earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.8% of households in Apex earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Apex | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
