Apartments for rent in Indianola, IA

Indianola is a town in Iowa with approximately 15,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) should feel welcome, as they make up an above-average 20% of the population, while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 38, is younger than most cities in Iowa. The majority of Indianola residents own their homes, and 33% of residents rent. The average rent of $793/month is roughly the same as the state average.

Among Indianola residents over the age of 25, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Indianola residents work in one of four industries: retail, education, finance, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 29% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Indianola workers bring in an average annual income of about $68,000, roughly the same as the state average. However, Indianola compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Indianola has an average commute time of about 23 minutes. Driving is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 43% of workers, while public transportation is not extensively used. Few commuters (4%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.