Apartments for rent in Eaton, IN

Eaton is a small town in Indiana with a population of approximately 2,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Just 29% of residents rent in Eaton, as the majority own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $740 per month, which is $87/month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Eaton: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries account for 22% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $57K, Eaton workers earn a little less than their peers elsewhere in Indiana. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Eaton has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (26%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for Eaton residents is quicker than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (38%) drive to work, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.