Apartments for rent in Gardendale, AL

A town located in Alabama, Gardendale has approximately 14,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals account for a smaller percentage of the city. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 19% of residents rent. The average rent of $857 a month is slightly above the state average.

Gardendale has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 12% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Eight percent of the population in Gardendale works in healthcare, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in management, making it the top field in the city. Gardendale workers earn an average annual income of nearly $73K, more than the average Alabama resident. However, the city's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.

Gardendale has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Driving is the typical way to get to work, chosen by 42% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Few residents walk to work.