Apartments for rent in Arcola, IL

Arcola is a small town in Illinois with a population of approximately 3,000. Families with children can expect to feel welcome, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 25% of the population. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just under 36, are decidedly younger than most cities in Illinois. Most residents own their homes in Arcola, and 33% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $752 a month, which is $299 per month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Arcola: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 27% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 13% of residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just under $61,000, Arcola workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. Arcola's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Ten percent of Arcola residents older than 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Arcola has an average commute time of about 20 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical means of commuting to work, selected by 45% of residents, while public transportation isn't used much. Relatively few commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.