Apartments for rent in Union Springs, AL

A small town in Alabama, Union Springs has a population of slightly more than 3,000. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 9% of the population. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 37, skew younger than most cities in Alabama. Most Union Springs residents own their homes, and 43% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $584/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Alabama. Over the course of a year, renters in Union Springs will save around $2,700 compared to the state average.

Union Springs has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. Further, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Union Springs residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and agriculture. Together, these industries account for 16% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of residents work in transportation, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of almost $41K, Union Springs workers take home around $21,000 less than the average Alabama resident. Union Springs's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 25 minutes, the commute time for Union Springs residents is faster than almost 80% of cities in the state. Many residents (33%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. Walking (3%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number exceeds the national average.