Apartments for rent in Americus, GA

Americus is a town in Georgia with slightly more than 16,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 account for a higher percentage of the population here (21%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find plenty of opportunities. With an average age of just over 35, the city's residents skew younger than most cities in Georgia. By a slim 53%-47% margin, renters slightly outnumber homeowners in Americus. With a relatively reasonable average rent of $689/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Georgia. Each month, renters in Americus will save around $285 compared to the state average. That adds up over the course of a year.

There are two primary industries in Americus: healthcare and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 12% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 6% of the city's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Americus workers bring in an average annual income of around $44K, about $22,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Among Americus residents older than 25, 5% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 21 minutes, Americus's commute time is faster than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 32% of workers, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.