Apex, NC — Triangle Market Guide

Apex, NC

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Apex

Peak of Good Living — award-winning small city

Award-Winning · Walkable · Family-Focused

Apex has earned its nickname — 'Peak of Good Living' — through decades of thoughtful planning and civic investment. Money Magazine and CNN/Money have repeatedly named it one of the best places to live in the United States, and residents will tell you the rankings don't do it justice. The historic downtown along Salem Street is one of the most charming in the Triangle — a walkable collection of independent restaurants, boutiques, and a farmers market that anchors community life. Beyond downtown, Apex is home to master-planned communities like Haddon Hall, Bella Casa, and Woodcroft, each with strong HOAs and resort-style amenities. Wake County Schools serve the area, and the school quality is exceptional — Apex High School and Apex Friendship High School both rank among the top schools in the state. Research Triangle Park is about 15 minutes away, and RDU Airport is even closer. For buyers who want the full package — great schools, walkable downtown, strong community, and easy commute — Apex is hard to beat.

Community Resources

County & Property Tax

Wake County

$0.5700 per $100 assessed value + Town of Apex $0.3800 (2024)

County Website
  • Town of Apex residents pay both county and town tax
  • Some Apex-area properties fall outside town limits — county tax only
  • Wake County revaluation occurs every 4 years
Wake County Revenue Department

Schools

Wake County Public School System

District Site

Elementary

Middle

High School

Private & Charter

Healthcare

Hospitals

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