Apartments for rent in Rockdale, IL

Rockdale, a small town in Illinois, has a population of slightly more than 2,000. Families with young children are widely prevalent, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 36, the town's residents are notably younger than most cities in Illinois. Residents are fairly evenly split between renting (53%) and owning (47%) their home. The average rent of $968 per month is just below the state average.

Averaging about 23 minutes, Rockdale's commute time is shorter than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 46% of residents, while public transit isn't used much. Relatively few residents (2%) commute to work on foot, though the number is greater than the national average.

If you're looking for a number of career options, Rockdale has plenty. The four most common industries are retail, warehousing, entertainment, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 30% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just under $66K, Rockdale workers take home about $11,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Rockdale has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (26%) compared to the national average. Further, 6% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.