Apartments for rent in Scottdale, GA

Scottdale is a small city in Georgia with a population of slightly more than 11,000. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the population, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. At an average age of just over 35, the city's residents are younger than most cities in Georgia. Home ownership is less common than renting in the area, and 42% of residents own their homes. At $1,033/month, the average rent is a bit above the state average.

Averaging about 32 minutes, the commute time for Scottdale residents is longer than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 41% of commuters, while public transportation is used by only 4% of the population. Not many commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Scottdale. The five most common are retail, education, healthcare, entertainment, and scientific. Combined, these industries account for 34% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Scottdale workers take home an average annual income of around $62,000, around $5,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Georgia. Scottdale's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Scottdale has a large concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.