Apex, NC vs Fort Mill, SC
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
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.7). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 27 min). Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Fort Mill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 72.6 (#858) |
| Population | 72,225 | 33,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $529,805 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $128,125 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+19.1 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill 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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72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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