Apartments for rent in Prichard, AL

A small city located in Alabama, Prichard has approximately 22,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 8% of the community. With an average age of just under 38, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Alabama. Home ownership is more common than renting in Prichard, and 41% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $712 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Prichard will save around $1,100 compared to the state average.

Prichard residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Many residents (27%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit isn't extensively used. Not many commuters walk to work.

Seven percent of the population in Prichard works in healthcare, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Prichard workers take home an average annual income of just over $38K, about $23,000 less than the state average. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Prichard has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (26%). Further, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.