Apartments for rent in Guttenberg, IA

A small town located in Iowa, Guttenberg has a population of just under 2,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (31%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 50, are notably older than most cities in Iowa. Most residents own their homes in Guttenberg, and 27% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $741/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Guttenberg will save around $800 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 21 minutes, outperforming most cities in Iowa, Guttenberg residents have found that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (46%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transportation is not used much. Walking (3%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Many Guttenberg residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. Guttenberg workers earn an average annual income of just over $54K, less than the state average. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Guttenberg has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 11% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.