Apartments for rent in Silvis, IL

The small town of Silvis, Illinois is home to slightly less than 8,000 residents. Families with young children should feel right at home, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 38, skew younger than most cities in Illinois. Most residents own their homes in Silvis, and 43% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $812 a month, which is $239 per month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Silvis has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (9%). Further, 9% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Silvis. The four most common are manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Silvis workers bring in an average annual income of just under $56,000, around $21,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 21 minutes, the commute time for Silvis residents is shorter than the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transportation is not widely used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.