Apartments for rent in Alabaster, AL

The small city of Alabaster, Alabama is home to just under 32,000 people. The city's population, with an average age of just over 36, is younger than most cities in Alabama. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 83% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Alabaster is $289 a month more than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Alabaster: retail and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 14% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Alabaster workers take home an average annual income of about $81,000, about $19,000 more than the state average. Alabaster's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Alabaster has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the state average, as 7% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 14% have a Bachelor's degree.

Averaging about 32 minutes, Alabaster's commute time is slower than the Alabama average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.