Apartments for rent in Austin, AR

Austin, Arkansas is a small town with slightly more than 2,000 residents. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Arkansas. Only 21% of residents rent in Austin, as home ownership is common in the area. The average rent for Austin is $222/month more than the state average.

With an average commute time of about 33 minutes, longer than most cities in Arkansas, Austin residents are well aware that it takes some patience getting to work. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not used. Relatively few workers commute on foot.

Austin has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (18%) compared to the Arkansas average. Furthermore, 5% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Austin: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries make up 15% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Austin workers earn an average annual income of just over $75,000, more than the state average. However, Austin's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.