Apartments for rent in Larchwood, IA

A small town in Iowa, Larchwood has a population of approximately 1,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than they do nationally (14%). With an average age of just over 38, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in Iowa. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 88% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $690/month, which is $120/month less than the state average.

Larchwood has an average commute time of about 23 minutes. Many residents (46%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Larchwood, the most common five of which are healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 34% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the town's population works in management, making it the top career path in the town. Larchwood workers earn an average annual income of about $64K, around $4,000 less than the state average. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Larchwood has a high number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (9%). Further, 17% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.