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Apex, NC—27523

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$742,000
2.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$122,000
19.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
44
71.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.2%
Median Rent
$1,650
9.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,380
10.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,620
7.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,200
1.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Apex, NC

2753927502
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Apex, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Apex, NC is $742,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.8%. This indicates that home prices in Apex, NC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$742,000-2.8%
Single Family $742,000-2.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$499,000-1.4%
    3 Bed
    		$547,000-2.5%
    4 Bed
    		$690,000-2.8%
    5 Bed $985,373-4.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.8%
    1 Bedroom
    7.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    14.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    12.1%

    Rental Trends — Apex, NC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Apex, NC is $1,830, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Apex, NC is studios: $1,430, 1-bedrooms: $1,410, 2-bedrooms: $1,680, 3-bedrooms: $2,220, 4-bedrooms: $2,690. The most common rental property sizes in Apex, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.5% and 32.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,650$1,830
    Studio Rent $1,430$1,430
    1 Bed Rent $1,380$1,410
    2 Bed Rent $1,620$1,680
    3 Bed Rent $2,200$2,220
    4 Bed Rent $2,600$2,690
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    21.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    32.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Property Listings — Apex, NC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Apex, NC is 44. This is a increase of 71.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$749,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		17747.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%47.0%
    Days on Market
    		4471.0%
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    Demographics — Apex, NC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Apex, NC has a population of 18,300, which has increased by 57.6% over the past 5 years. Apex, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 68.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 33.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		18,30057.6%
    % Under 18
    		26.4%4.3%
    % Seniors
    		15.6%40.5%
    % WFH
    		33.5%449.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		68.0%21.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Apex, NC is a predominantly white area, with 53.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 28.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Apex, NC is asian, making up 26.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 25.2% of the population in Apex, NC, and this percentage has increased by 93.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		53.5%-28.1%
    % Black
    		9.6%123.3%
    % Hispanic
    		4.7%-9.6%
    % Asian
    		26.4%121.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		25.2%93.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Apex, NC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 207 mortgage originations in Apex, NC, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Apex, NC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		207
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Apex, NC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Apex, NC under the Section 8 program is 0.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Apex, NC, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		2
    Total Units Section 8
    		2
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$530$1,380$1,910
    2 Bedroom$510$1,620$2,130
    3 Bedroom$450$2,200$2,650
    4 Bedroom$910$2,600$3,510

    Affordability — Apex, NC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.7
    Median Home Price$742,000
    Median Household Income$122,000

    Apex, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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