Apartments for rent in Glen Carbon, IL

Glen Carbon, a small city in Illinois, has a population of just over 12,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (17%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 27% of residents rent. The average rent for Glen Carbon is $112/month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Glen Carbon has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 13% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Additionally, 22% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are three primary industries in Glen Carbon: healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 23% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 10% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $93K, Glen Carbon workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Glen Carbon's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Glen Carbon has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Relatively few residents walk to work.