The name "Apex" was adopted because the community was the highest point on the Chatham Railroad between Richmond and Jacksonville, Florida.

The current town motto—"Apex, the Peak of Good Living" captures the name's historical significance.

An interesting factoid is that in places along the town's main street (Salem Street), water which falls on one side of the street flows to the Neuse River, and on the other side it flows to the Cape Fear River.

A half dozen families relocate to the town of Apex each day, still this town has retained its small town charm and will continue to do so because the city planners wouldn't have it any other way.

There's a yearly Christmas parade down Salem Street each December, this parade has grown in size each year to become the largest Triangle Area Christmas parade. 

Families and individuals that settle down in Apex also enjoy an easy commute to RTP and Raleigh with Raleigh being just 12 miles away.

The kids in the area love the Dream Sports Center where they can play indoor roller hockey and soccer, this facility also has numerous camps throughout the year as well.

Apex parks, recreation and cultural resources organize baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, and other progams for babies & tots to moms and dads, you'll even find ballroom dancing. 

The Apex Chamber of Commerce is located in an Railroad Depot dating back to 1914 in downtown Apex. Its closest towns are Cary to the north and Holly Springs to the south.

You'll find plentay of shops, restaurants, recreational facilities, a diverse array of housing, it's a very progressive community with homes mainly priced in the $100,000 to $400,000 range.

Some of the more popular Apex subdivisions with homes in the $100k - $400k price range are Amherst, Cameron Park, Charleston Village, Dogwood Ridge, Haddon Hall, Hollands Crossing, Miramonte, Pearson Farms, Scotts Mill, Sunset Hills, The Park at West Lake, Walden Creek, Waterford Green, West Lake, White Hall Manor and Woodbridge.