Apex, NC vs Fate, 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
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.7). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 35 min). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $121,935).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 72,225 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Apex has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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