Apartments for rent in Farmer City, IL

Farmer City, a small town in Illinois, has a population of approximately 2,000. Retirees will fit right in, as they make up 23% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. With an average age of just under 45, the town's population skews notablyolder than most cities in Illinois. Just 22% of residents rent in Farmer City, as most own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $814 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Illinois. Each month, renters in Farmer City will save around $238 compared to the state average.

Farmer City residents have an average commute of about 27 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used. Not many workers commute on foot.

Many Farmer City residents work in one of four industries: retail, education, warehousing, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 29% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of around $59,000, Farmer City workers take home around $18,000 less than the average Illinois resident. Farmer City's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Farmer City has a large percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (27%) compared to the national average. Further, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.