Apartments for rent in Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls is a town in Iowa with slightly more than 41,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) should fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, while middle-aged professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 35, the city's population is notably younger than most cities in Iowa. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 64% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Cedar Falls is $133 a month more than the state average.

Cedar Falls residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose, the most common five of which are education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 41% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $72K, Cedar Falls workers earn a little more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, the city's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Cedar Falls has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 8% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 14% have a Bachelor's degree.

With an average commute time of about 15 minutes, faster than most cities in Iowa, Cedar Falls residents find that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (48%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not widely used. A small percentage of commuters (5%) walk to work, though the number easily surpasses the national average.