Apartments for rent in Pierson, FL

Pierson, Florida is a small town with a population of slightly less than 2,000. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 38, are younger than most cities in Florida. Just 28% of residents rent in Pierson, as the majority own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $802/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Florida. Over the course of a year, renters in Pierson will save around $4,200 compared to the state average.

Among Pierson residents over the age of 25, 7% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Retail is the most common industry in Pierson, accounting for 6% of the population. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in construction, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $56,000, Pierson workers earn less than the average Florida resident. Pierson's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 39 minutes, the commute time for Pierson residents is slower than the state average of about 29 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, selected by 32% of commuters, while public transit is not widely used. Cycling is the second-most common means of commuting to work, selected by 1% of residents. A small percentage of residents walk to work.