Blended score for ZIP 27523's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

5.3 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

10 / 100

Restaurants & cafes2

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools1

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Highcroft Elementary

2.92 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 758
Student:teacher ratio: 13.8:1
District: Wake County Schools

Middle

Mills Park Middle

3.43 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 1,619
Student:teacher ratio: 18.0:1
District: Wake County Schools

High

Panther Creek High

4.74 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.1

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 2,326
Student:teacher ratio: 20.4:1
District: Wake County Schools

Commute from Apex

Real drive time from Apex's center to Downtown Raleigh.

23 min

typical drive time

19.7 mi

distance

21 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Apex, from Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

52°F

Clear

Cities near 27523

Apex · all of Apex Cary · 5.1 mi Holly Springs · 5.5 mi Morrisville · 8.6 mi Fuquay Varina · 11.8 mi Willow Springs · 14.7 mi Raleigh · 14.7 mi

ZIP codes near 27523

27502 (Apex) · 3.1 mi 27519 (Cary) · 3.4 mi 27513 (Cary) · 6.1 mi 27560 (Morrisville) · 6.8 mi 27249 (Gibsonville) · 6.9 mi 27511 (Cary) · 6.9 mi 27562 (New Hill) · 7 mi 27518 (Cary) · 8 mi

ZIP 27523 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27523 right now?+

There are currently 113 active listings in ZIP 27523, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27523?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27523 is $610,000. Homes are spending an average of 104 days on market.

Is ZIP 27523's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27523 have risen 1.3% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27523?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27523 are Not in a Subdivision, Parc at Bradley Farm, Green Level Trail.

What schools serve ZIP 27523?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27523's center are Highcroft Elementary, Mills Park Middle, Panther Creek High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27523 walkable?+

ZIP 27523's center has a walkability score of 20 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27523?+

The typical drive from Apex's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 23 minutes (19.7 miles).

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