Apartments for rent in Wakarusa, IN

Wakarusa, a small town in Indiana, has a population of slightly less than 2,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 42, skew older than most cities in Indiana. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 72% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $983/month is substantially higher than the state average of $827.

Wakarusa has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 45% of residents, while public transportation is not used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Many Wakarusa residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 28% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Wakarusa workers earn an average annual income of about $67K, slightly more than their peers elsewhere in Indiana. However, Wakarusa compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Wakarusa has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (31%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 16% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.