Apartments for rent in Atlanta, IL

A small town located in Illinois, Atlanta has a population of just under 2,000. Retirees should fit right in, as they make up 17% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 82% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $661/month, which is $391/month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average, Atlanta has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (32%). In addition, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Atlanta: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 20% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of around $59,000, Atlanta workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Atlanta residents have an average commute of about 27 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 44% of residents, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.