Apartments for rent in Bement, IL

Bement is a small town in Illinois with a population of just under 2,000. The town's population, with an average age of just over 39, ranks around the middle compared to other municipalities in Illinois, which has an average age of 38. Just 21% of residents rent in Bement, as home ownership is common in the area. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $708/month, which is $344/month less than the state average.

Bement residents have an average commute of about 29 minutes. Many residents (44%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Bement residents work in one of five industries: healthcare, manufacturing, retail, construction, and education. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Bement workers bring in an average annual income of just over $67K, less than the Illinois average. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Bement has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%). In addition, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.