Apartments for rent in Hiawatha, IA

Hiawatha, a small town in Iowa, has a population of slightly more than 7,000. The town's population, at an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Iowa. Renters tend to be in the minority in Hiawatha, and 64% of residents own their homes. At $784 per month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

Hiawatha has an average commute time of about 19 minutes, faster than around 80% of cities in the state. Many residents (51%) drive their car to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many workers commute on foot.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Hiawatha. The four most common are retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 31% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of almost $70,000, Hiawatha workers take home roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in Iowa. Hiawatha, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Hiawatha has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education compared to the national average (19%), as 23% possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Further, 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.