Apartments for rent in Swartz, LA

Swartz is a small town in Louisiana with a population of just under 5,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as young children make up a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%). At an average age of just over 36, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in Louisiana. Just 25% of residents rent in Swartz, as the majority own their homes. The average rent of $887 a month is roughly equal to the state average.

Averaging about 24 minutes, Swartz's commute time is quicker than nearly 70% of cities in Louisiana. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 39% of commuters, while public transportation is not used much. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the state average, Swartz has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (5%). Further, 16% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Swartz: education, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 19% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Swartz workers take home an average annual income of just over $59,000, roughly the same as those elsewhere in the state. However, Swartz compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.