Apartments for rent in Paw Paw, MI

The small town of Paw Paw, Michigan is home to just over 3,000 residents. At an average age of just under 38, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in Michigan. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (51%) and renting (49%) their residence. The town boasts a relatively affordable average rent of $669 per month, which is $206 less than the state average.

Paw Paw has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Many residents (37%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Paw Paw has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Paw Paw: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of around $53K, Paw Paw workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in Michigan. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).