Apartments for rent in Chatfield, MN

The small town of Chatfield, Minnesota is home to slightly less than 3,000 people. Children aged 5-14 make up a higher percentage of the population here (23%) than nationally (19%), making it a great place to raise a family, while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 39, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in Minnesota. Only 26% of residents rent in Chatfield, as home ownership is common in the area. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $725/month, which is $266/month less than the state average.

Chatfield has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 46% of workers, while public transit is not used widely. Few residents (2%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

Chatfield has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (9%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Eighteen percent of the population in Chatfield works in healthcare, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Chatfield workers earn an average annual income of around $77,000, roughly the same as the Minnesota average. Chatfield, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.