Apartments for rent in Calera, AL

The town of Calera, Alabama is home to slightly less than 13,000 people. Children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Alabama. Most Calera residents own their homes, and 20% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be a factor, as the average rent of $956/month is substantially higher than the state average of $807.

Averaging about 36 minutes, the commute time for Calera residents is slower than the Alabama average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (47%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't extensively used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

There are three primary industries in Calera: retail, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries account for 20% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Calera workers earn an average annual income of about $70,000, more than those elsewhere in the state. However, Calera compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Calera has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess Bachelor's degrees (14%) compared to the state average. Furthermore, 6% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.