Apartments for rent in Northport, AL

Northport, a town in Alabama, has a population of just over 24,000. Young professionals should feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population. At an average age of just under 38, the city's residents skew younger than most cities in Alabama. The majority of residents own their homes in Northport, and 35% of residents rent. The average rent of $856 a month is slightly above the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Northport residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Northport. The four most common are education, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 29% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $66,000, Northport workers take home slightly more than their peers elsewhere in Alabama. However, Northport compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (7%), Northport has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 9% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 13% have a Bachelor's degree.