Apartments for rent in Irondale, AL

Irondale, Alabama is a small city with a population of approximately 12,000. The city's population, with an average age of just under 40, is fairly typical compared to other municipalities in Alabama, which has an average age of 38. The majority of residents own their homes in Irondale, and 28% of residents rent. The average rent for Irondale is $139 per month more than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Irondale: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries make up 15% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $70,000, Irondale workers earn about $9,000 more than the average Alabama resident. Irondale's average income, however, is just about on par with the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Irondale has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 8% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 14% have a Bachelor's degree.

With an average commute time of about 24 minutes, shorter than most cities in Alabama, Irondale residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 46% of commuters, while public transit isn't used. Few residents walk to work.