Apex, NC vs Olive Branch, MS
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
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
Apex leads in walk score (26 vs 14). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $93,762). Olive Branch leads in cost of living index (101 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 72,225 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| 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 | R+24.1 |
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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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74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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