Overview
The #1 Town in America
Apex earned the title of "#1 Town in America" from Money Magazine, and it's easy to see why. Historic downtown Apex is lined with locally owned shops, restaurants, and craft breweries, while the surrounding neighborhoods offer everything from established communities like Scotts Mill to new construction closer to US-1.
Apex sits within easy reach of Raleigh, Cary, and Research Triangle Park, making it a popular landing spot for professionals relocating to the Triangle for tech, biotech, and research jobs.
Apex In Pictures
A Look Around Town
Real photos of downtown Apex and Apex Nature Park.
Downtown & Things To Do
Shop, Dine & Play
Historic Downtown Apex
Boutique shops, restaurants & craft beveragesApex Community Park
Ball fields, courts, playgrounds & a 2-mile shaded lake trailFestivals & Markets
Apex Farmers Market at The Depot & seasonal festivalsHalle Cultural Arts Center
Live performances, classes & community eventsJohn M. Brown Community Center
Recreation programs & classes for all agesCentral Triangle Location
Easy access to Raleigh, Cary & RTP via US-1, NC-55 & I-540Schools
Wake County Public Schools
Apex is served by Wake County Public Schools, which carries a strong overall 9/10 GreatSchools rating. Local schools include Apex Elementary, A.V. Baucom Elementary, Olive Chapel Elementary, Salem Elementary, and Scotts Ridge Elementary, feeding into Apex Middle, Lufkin Road Middle, and Salem Middle, and on to Apex High or Apex Friendship High.
Market Snapshot
Why Buyers Are Choosing Apex
- Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
- Short commute to Raleigh, Cary & Research Triangle Park
- Highly rated Wake County schools
- Walkable historic downtown with year-round events
- Established neighborhoods like Scotts Mill with mature amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Apex, NC, Answered
Is Apex, NC a good place to live?
Apex has been ranked the "#1 Town in America" by Money Magazine, known for its walkable historic downtown, top-rated schools, and easy access to Raleigh, Cary, and Research Triangle Park.
What county is Apex, NC in?
Apex is in Wake County, North Carolina, part of the Research Triangle region.
How far is Apex from Raleigh?
Apex sits roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Raleigh, with easy access via US-1, NC-55, and I-540.
What school district serves Apex, NC?
Apex is served by Wake County Public Schools, which carries a strong overall 9/10 GreatSchools rating. Local schools include Apex Elementary, A.V. Baucom Elementary, Olive Chapel Elementary, Salem Elementary, and Scotts Ridge Elementary, feeding into Apex Middle, Lufkin Road Middle, and Salem Middle, and on to Apex High or Apex Friendship High.
What is there to do in downtown Apex?
Historic downtown Apex is lined with boutique shops, restaurants, and craft beverage spots, plus the Apex Farmers Market at The Depot, the Halle Cultural Arts Center, and year-round festivals.