Apartments for rent in Fulton, IL

Fulton, Illinois is a small town with a population of just over 3,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 74% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $678 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Illinois. Each month, renters in Fulton will save around $374 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 19 minutes, the commute time for Fulton residents is faster than the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation isn't used. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.

Fulton has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Furthermore, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Fulton: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries make up 16% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just under $58K, Fulton workers earn around $20,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Fulton's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).