Apartments for rent in Selmont-West Selmont, AL

Selmont-West Selmont is a small town in Alabama with a population of just over 2,000. Young adults (15-24) will feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 36, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Alabama. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 60% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $679/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Alabama. Over the course of a year, renters in Selmont-West Selmont will save around $1,500 compared to the state average.

Selmont-West Selmont's average commute time ranks as one of the best in the state at about 18 minutes, 5th-fastest in the state. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 29% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

There are two primary industries in Selmont-West Selmont: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries account for 14% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of just under $34,000, Selmont-West Selmont workers take home less than the average Alabama resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Selmont-West Selmont has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (31%). Additionally, 2% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.