Apartments for rent in Swartz Creek, MI

Swartz Creek, a small town in Michigan, has a population of approximately 6,000. Young professionals can expect to feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, though retirees also feature prominently in the demographics. At an average age of just under 43, the town's residents skew older than most cities in Michigan. The majority of Swartz Creek residents own their homes, and 27% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $688 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Michigan. Each month, renters in Swartz Creek will save around $187 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 31 minutes, Swartz Creek's commute time is longer than the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transportation isn't used much. Not many commuters walk to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Swartz Creek has a large number of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (10%). In addition, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Swartz Creek residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 24% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of almost $59K, Swartz Creek workers earn roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Swartz Creek, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).