Apartments for rent in Grinnell, IA

Grinnell is a small town in Iowa with slightly less than 9,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) should feel right at home, as they account for an above-average 27% of the population, while young professionals feature less prominently in the demographics. With an average age of just over 39, the town's residents are younger than most cities in Iowa. Most residents own their homes in Grinnell, and 38% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $709/month, which is $101 per month less than the state average.

Grinnell residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The five most common are education, manufacturing, entertainment, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries make up 39% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Grinnell workers earn an average annual income of just over $59,000, less than the Iowa average. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the Iowa average, Grinnell has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 7% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. In addition, 10% have a Bachelor's degree.

With an average commute time of about 14 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Grinnell residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (35%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Walking (13%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number far surpasses the national average.