Apartments for rent in Elizabeth, IL

Elizabeth, Illinois is a small town with a population of just under 1,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 44, skews older than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 65% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $625/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Elizabeth will save around $5,100 compared to the state average.

Many Elizabeth residents work in one of four industries: healthcare, education, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 26% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Elizabeth workers take home an average annual income of just over $53,000, about $24,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Elizabeth has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (28%). Additionally, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Elizabeth has an average commute time of about 24 minutes, outperforming the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (50%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Not many residents (2%) commute to work on foot, though the number does exceed the national average.