Apartments for rent in Portageville, MO

Portageville is a small town in Missouri with just over 3,000 residents. With an average age of just over 38, the town's population skews younger than most cities in Missouri. Homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Portageville by a small 54%-46% margin. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $544/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Portageville will save around $3,700 compared to the state average.

Many Portageville residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and retail. Together, these industries account for 15% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $45K, Portageville workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Portageville has a high number of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (28%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 4% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

With an average commute time of about 18 minutes, faster than most cities in Missouri, Portageville residents know that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (32%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Not many commuters (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.