Apartments for rent in Richlands, NC

A small town located in North Carolina, Richlands has a population of slightly less than 2,000. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 9% of the community, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 34, skews decidedly younger than most cities in North Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 66% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $878 per month is just below the state average.

Averaging about 31 minutes, Richlands's commute time is longer than the North Carolina average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (36%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used. Biking is the second-most common way to get to work, selected by 1% of residents. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Richlands has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (19%) compared to the state average. Furthermore, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 1% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Retail is the most common industry in Richlands, representing 13% of the population. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. Richlands workers take home an average annual income of nearly $50,000, about $18,000 less than those elsewhere in North Carolina. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).