Apartments for rent in Grambling, LA

Grambling is a small town in Louisiana with slightly more than 5,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will fit right in, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. With an average age of just under 31, the town's population skews notably younger than most cities in Louisiana, ranking as the sixth-youngest municipality in the state. Just 35% of residents own their homes in Grambling, as renting is more common in the area. The town boasts a relatively affordable average rent of $584 per month, which is $301 less than the state average.

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for Grambling residents is quicker than the Louisiana average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (32%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used. Few commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

There are two primary industries in Grambling: education and retail. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 5% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Grambling workers take home an average annual income of about $33K, about $27,000 less than the average Louisiana resident. Grambling's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Grambling has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the Louisiana average, as 6% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree.