Apartments for rent in Normal, IL

The town of Normal, Illinois is home to slightly less than 54,000 people. Young adults aged 15-24 will feel right at home, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals figure less prominently in the demographics. At an average age of just under 33, the city's residents skew notably younger than most cities in Illinois. Home ownership is more common than renting in Normal, and 44% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $962 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Illinois. Each month, renters in Normal will pay around $89 less compared to the state average.

Among Normal residents over the age of 25, 15% possess a Bachelor's degree and 7% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are five primary industries in Normal: education, retail, finance, entertainment, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 40% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just over $69K, Normal workers earn less than the average Illinois resident. Normal's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 19 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Normal residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (45%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.