Apartments for rent in Vidalia, LA

Vidalia, Louisiana is a small town with a population of just over 4,000. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 9% of the population, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just under 37, are younger than most cities in Louisiana. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 32% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $655/month, which is $230/month less than the state average.

Vidalia has a large number of residents older than 25 who have an Associate's degree (5%) compared to the Louisiana average. Further, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Vidalia residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 13% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the town's population works in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Vidalia workers earn an average annual income of about $46,000, less than the average Louisiana resident. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 16 minutes, Vidalia's commute time outperforms the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (38%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used much. Not many residents commute to work on foot.