Apartments for rent in Semmes, AL

Semmes, a small town in Alabama, has a population of just under 5,000. At an average age of just over 39, the town's population is fairly typical compared to other municipalities in Alabama, which has an average age of 38. The majority of residents own their homes in Semmes, and 13% of residents rent. At $863 per month, the average rent is just above the state average.

Averaging about 32 minutes, Semmes's commute time is slower than the Alabama average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive to work, while public transit isn't widely used. Not many workers commute on foot.

Compared to the national average (5%), Semmes has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 8% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Semmes residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are manufacturing, education, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 22% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of nearly $66,000, Semmes workers take home about $5,000 more than the average Alabama resident. However, Semmes compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).