Apartments for rent in Grain Valley, MO

Grain Valley is a small city in Missouri with just over 13,000 residents. It's a great place to raise a family, as children aged 5-14 account for a larger portion of the population here (23%) than nationally (19%), while retirees account for a smaller percentage of the city. With an average age of just over 34, the city's residents skew notably younger than most cities in Missouri. The majority of Grain Valley residents own their homes, and 38% of residents rent. With an average rent of $1,071/month, exceeding the state average by $223/month, relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Grain Valley has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (22%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Grain Valley: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of about $72,000, Grain Valley workers earn about $6,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, the city's average income is fairly on par with the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 29 minutes, longer than most cities in the state, Grain Valley residents know that it takes some patience getting to work. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 49% of residents, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.