Apartments for rent in Childersburg, AL

Childersburg, Alabama is a small town with a population of slightly more than 5,000. The town's population, with an average age of just under 40, ranks around the middle compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Most residents own their homes in Childersburg, and 41% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $606/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Childersburg will save around $2,400 compared to the state average.

Childersburg residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes, outperforming almost 80% of cities in Alabama. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 34% of residents, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

Childersburg has a high percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (28%) compared to the national average. Further, 7% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Manufacturing is the most common industry in Childersburg, representing 9% of the population. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Childersburg workers earn an average annual income of around $44,000, less than the average Alabama resident. Childersburg's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.