Lead Paint Risk in Apex, NC

4.2%Pre-1978 Housing
1,067Pre-1978 Units
25,148Total Housing Units
LowRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Apex. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.

How Apex Compares

Apex
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North Carolina
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National Average
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What This Means for Apex Residents

Most housing in Apex was built after 1978 (95.8% pre-ban). Area-wide lead paint risk is lower, but any home built before 1978 could still contain lead paint.

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