Apartments for rent in Rutland, MA

Rutland, Massachusetts is a small town with approximately 2,000 residents. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 69% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,088 a month, which is $129/month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Rutland: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries make up 25% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 11% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $85,000, Rutland workers earn about the same as the average Massachusetts resident. Rutland, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (13%), Rutland has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have Bachelor's degrees (16%). Additionally, 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Rutland has an average commute time of about 34 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 48% of commuters, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.