Apartments for rent in Cottonwood, CA

The small town of Cottonwood, California is home to slightly more than 3,000 people. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 35, is younger than most cities in California. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 34% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $858 per month.

Many Cottonwood residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries account for 11% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Cottonwood workers earn an average annual income of around $47,000, less than those elsewhere in California. Cottonwood's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the state average, Cottonwood has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or GED (20%). In addition, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 1% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Cottonwood residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes, shorter than the California average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive to work, while public transit is not used widely. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.