Apex, NC vs Johns Creek, GA
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
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Johns Creek leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.7). Apex leads in walk score (26 vs 18). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Johns Creek, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 71.3 (#997) |
| Population | 72,225 | 81,108 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $704,500 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $153,882 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+44.9 |
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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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71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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