Apartments for rent in Downs, IL

The small town of Downs, Illinois is home to just over 1,000 people. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 39, the town's residents are younger than most cities in Illinois. Just 10% of residents rent in Downs, as most own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $871/month, which is $180/month less than the state average.

Downs has an average commute time of about 22 minutes, outperforming the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 46% of commuters, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.

There are three primary industries in Downs: finance, education, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 22% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just under $97,000, Downs workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. Downs's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Downs has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 8% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 17% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.