Primary sources for Apex, NC
- Census Bureau profile of Apex, NC, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Apex, NC, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Apex, NC, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Apex, NC
Electricity rates in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for median household income ($138,442). Apex, North Carolina has 67,765 residents in 23,873 households; 35.6% heat with electricity.
Apex on the map
Wake County, with Apex marked
Cost of living with electricity in Apex
Apex, NC: 23,873 households at $1,305 a year per home for electricity (Wake County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $31.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,810 a year per household.
| Group in Apex, NC | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Apex, NC median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC, all households | 23,873 | $1,305 | $31.2 million | 0.94% |
| Apex, NC, homeowners | 17,987 | $1,461 | $26.3 million | 1.06% |
| Apex, NC, renters | 5,886 | $1,024 | $6.0 million | 0.74% |
Facts about Apex
- Residents of Apex, NC, ACS 2023
- 67,76515 of 35 North Carolina cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Apex, NC
- $138,4421 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Apex, NC
- 23,8732.84 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Apex, NC
- 75.3%17,987 owners and 5,886 renter households
- Housing units in Apex, NC
- 25,1481,275 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Apex, NC
- 35.6%8,493 of 23,873 homes
- Land area of Apex, NC
- 25.7 sq mi2,636.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Apex, NC
- 0.9% to 1.4%at 1,015 kWh a month over the $138,442 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Apex, NC
- 234NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 345.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Apex, NC
- 20071,067 of 25,148 homes (4.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Apex, NC
- $514,800$1,784 gross rent a month, 4.16% of value a year
Who lives in Apex: income, cars, homes
In Apex, NC, 1,927 of 23,873 households earn under $35,000, 3,727 $35,000-$75,000, 7,340 $75,000-$150,000 and 10,879 $150,000 or more. 1,787 residents of Apex, NC live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.0. Of 35,096 workers in Apex, NC, 11,408 work from home, 20,529 drive alone, 43 ride transit and 721 walk. In Apex, NC, 475 households own no vehicle and 16,984 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Apex, NC homes: 20,960 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,517 none or one, median 6.9 rooms. In Apex, NC, 2,411 of 5,705 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,394 households moved in since 2018 and 1,526 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly.
Household income in Apex, NC
| Apex, NC | Value | Rank in North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC, households under $35,000 | 8.1% | 35 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, households $150,000 or more | 45.6% | 1 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, residents below poverty | 2.6% | 35 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, median age | 36.0 | 23 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 83.3% | 3 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, households without a vehicle | 2.0% | 33 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, households with 2+ vehicles | 71.1% | 4 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, workers at home | 32.5% | 2 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, cost-burdened renters | 42.3% | 29 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, moved in since 2018 | 43.5% | 14 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, moved in before 2000 | 6.4% | 32 of 35 |
Housing and heating in Apex
Apex, NC: 1,067 of 25,148 homes were built before 1980 and 16,733 in 2000 or later. Apex, NC has 17,004 detached houses, 3,534 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 204 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Apex, NC
% of homes by decade built, Apex, NC
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 150s
- 160s
- 170s
- 880s
- 2290s
- 2500s
- 3610s
- 620+
Heating fuel in Apex, NC
| Apex, NC | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC, median year built | 2007 | 1999 | +8 years | 3 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, built before 1980 | 4.2% | 18.8% | -14.5 points | 33 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, built 2000 or later | 66.5% | 47.8% | +18.8 points | 5 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, detached houses | 67.6% | 58.5% | +9.1 points | 10 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.1% | 23.9% | -9.8 points | 28 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, mobile homes | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9 points | 29 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, renter households | 24.7% | 35.6% | -10.9 points | 33 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, median home value | $514,800 | $422,800 | +$92,000 | 3 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, median gross rent a month | $1,784 | $1,508 | +$276 | 4 of 35 |
| Apex, NC, people per household | 2.83 | 2.54 | +0.29 | 5 of 35 |
Outage risk around Apex
Apex, NC, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 229 wind and 5 tornado, 345.3 per 100,000 residents of 67,765. Top gust near Apex, NC: 66 knots, 76 mph. Damage near Apex, NC: $1.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Apex, NC
wind and tornado reports, Apex, NC
- 7'15
- 19'16
- 10'17
- 19'18
- 33'19
- 22'20
- 9'21
- 46'22
- 21'23
- 18'24
- 30'25
| Apex, NC | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC, 2015 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Apex, NC, 2016 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Apex, NC, 2017 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Apex, NC, 2018 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Apex, NC, 2019 | 32 | 1 | 33 |
| Apex, NC, 2020 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Apex, NC, 2021 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Apex, NC, 2022 | 45 | 1 | 46 |
| Apex, NC, 2023 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Apex, NC, 2024 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Apex, NC, 2025 | 29 | 1 | 30 |
Who supplies Apex
Wake County lists 4 utilities for Apex, NC (67,765 residents): homes pay 10.52 to 15.54 cents per kWh, about $107 to $158 a month at 1,015 kWh, 0.9% to 1.4% of the $138,442 Apex median income. Wake County page.
Analyst note on Apex
Household income in Apex, NC is $138,442; 17,987 of its 23,873 households own. 8,493 of the 23,873 occupied homes in Apex, NC heat with electricity. Apex, NC counts 67,765 residents in 23,873 households, on 25.7 square miles.
Apex, NC has 25,148 housing units, 1,275 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Town of Apex- (NC), is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Apex, NC. Apex, NC ranks 1 of 35 North Carolina cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (8.1%).
Apex, NC ranks 2 of 35 North Carolina cities for people working from home (32.5% of workers). Apex, NC ranks 3 of 35 North Carolina cities for the newest homes (median year built 2007).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Apex
Compare Apex with nearby cities
| City near Apex, NC | Distance from Apex | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC (this page) | 0 mi | 67,765 | $138,442 | 2007 | $514,800 | 234 | 32.5% |
| Cary, NC | 5.0 mi northeast | 176,686 (+108,921) | $129,399 (-$9,043) | 1999 (-8 yr) | $525,200 (+$10,400) | 291 (+57) | 32.4% (-0.1 pts) |
| Holly Springs, NC | 5.4 mi southeast | 43,429 (-24,336) | $132,435 (-$6,007) | 2008 (+1 yr) | $485,500 (-$29,300) | 204 (-30) | 30.5% (-2.0 pts) |
| Morrisville, NC | 8.0 mi north | 30,471 (-37,294) | $125,404 (-$13,038) | 2006 (-1 yr) | $481,800 (-$33,000) | 333 (+99) | 34.0% (+1.5 pts) |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 10.6 mi southeast | 37,749 (-30,016) | $111,447 (-$26,995) | 2010 (+3 yr) | $410,600 (-$104,200) | 206 (-28) | 26.4% (-6.1 pts) |
| Garner, NC | 15.0 mi east | 32,543 (-35,222) | $77,496 (-$60,946) | 2000 (-7 yr) | $320,300 (-$194,500) | 320 (+86) | 19.6% (-12.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Apex
| ZIP area touching Apex, NC | Share of the ZIP's land inside Apex | Share of Apex's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 27502 (Apex, NC) | 44.0% | 56.6% |
| 27539 (Apex, NC) | 13.1% | 18.5% |
| 27523 (Apex, NC) | 9.0% | 15.7% |
| 27562 (Apex, NC) | 3.3% | 8.1% |
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Questions on Apex
Apex: what is the electricity rate?
Apex, NC has no price of its own; its 67,765 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,015 kWh month costs $107 to $158.
Apex: how does it rank among North Carolina cities?
Apex, NC: rank 15 of 35 by its 67,765 residents, rank 1 of 35 by $138,442 median income.
Apex: how many homes heat with electricity?
Apex, NC: 8,493 of 23,873 occupied homes, 35.6%; Wake County 54.9%.
Apex: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,015 kWh a month, 0.9% to 1.4% of the $138,442 median income in Apex, NC.
Apex: damaging storms reported nearby?
234 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Apex, NC, 2015 to 2025, 345.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Apex?
Apex, NC: median home built 2007; 1,067 of 25,148 homes (4.2%) predate 1980, 17,004 are detached and 3,534 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Apex, NC earn under $35,000?
1,927 of 23,873, against 10,879 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Apex, NC live below the poverty line?
1,787 residents.
How many people in Apex, NC work from home?
11,408 of 35,096 workers.