Apartments for rent in Mead, CO

Mead, a small town in Colorado, has a population of approximately 4,000. Families with young children are commonplace, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 38, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in Colorado. The majority of Mead residents own their homes, and 3% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,205 a month is roughly equal to the state average.

There are two primary industries in Mead: retail and construction. Combined, these industries account for 15% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $96,000, Mead workers earn around $16,000 more than the average Colorado resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Mead has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 20% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

With an average commute time of about 34 minutes, slower than most cities in Colorado, Mead residents are well aware that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving a vehicle is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 38% of workers, while public transit isn't extensively used. Relatively few commuters walk to work.