Apex named “Best Place to Live” Timelines: Past

On August 17, 2015, Money Magazine released their list of “50 Best Places in America to Live,” and Apex claimed the top spot!

The Small Town ranking looked at communities with 10,000 – 50,000 in population, narrowing down to 50 towns with the best combination of strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care and plenty to do.

Apex soared up from #9 on the 2013 list – small towns are ranked every other year. The top towns were visited by Money reporters, interviewing residents, assessing traffic, parks, gathering places and considering intangibles like the sense of community.

The magazine also cited high-paying jobs, affordable homes and quality schools.