Apartments for rent in Grimes, IA

The town of Grimes, Iowa is home to just under 12,000 people. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 33, the city's population is notably younger than most cities in Iowa, ranking as the eighth-youngest municipality in the state. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 72% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Grimes is $288 a month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (21%), Grimes has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (29%). There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Grimes, the most common five of which are retail, healthcare, finance, scientific, and education. Together, these industries account for 41% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 16% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Grimes workers bring in an average annual income of about $97K, more than the Iowa average. Grimes's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Grimes residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (56%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. Biking is the second-most common method of commuting to work, selected by 1% of workers. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.