Apartments for rent in Mentone, IN

The small town of Mentone, Indiana is home to just over 1,000 people. Young children account for a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while retirees are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 34, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Indiana. Only 29% of residents rent in Mentone, as the majority own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $688/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Indiana. Each month, renters in Mentone will save around $139 compared to the state average.

Manufacturing is the most common industry in Mentone, representing 20% of the population. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, as 13% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Mentone workers earn an average annual income of about $53,000, less than those elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Mentone has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (26%). Furthermore, 8% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Mentone residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (42%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is not used widely. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.