Apartments for rent in Fort Jones, CA

The small town of Fort Jones, California is home to slightly less than 1,000 people. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (27%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 45, is older than most cities in California. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 66% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $786 per month.

Fort Jones residents have an average commute of about 31 minutes. Many residents (25%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Fort Jones has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (23%) compared to the national average (19%). Furthermore, 4% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Fort Jones residents work in one of two industries: agriculture and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 12% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 6% of residents work in construction, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $57K, Fort Jones workers take home around $28,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Fort Jones's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.