Apartments for rent in Atkinson, IL

A small town located in Illinois, Atkinson has a population of slightly more than 1,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as young children make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 38, skew younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 89% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $822/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Illinois. Each month, renters in Atkinson will save around $230 compared to the state average.

Atkinson has an average commute time of about 23 minutes, quicker than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, selected by 43% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Relatively few residents walk to work.

There are two primary industries in Atkinson: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries make up 15% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of nearly $64,000, Atkinson workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Atkinson has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 9% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.