Apex, NC vs Converse, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Converse
74.4
#592 nationally
Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 10.1). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $77,237). Converse leads in cost of living index (101 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Converse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 74.4 (#592) |
| Population | 72,225 | 30,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $243,003 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $77,237 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+9.8 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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74.4 Score
Converse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$243,003
Population
30,321
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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