Apartments for rent in Girard, OH

Girard, a small town in Ohio, has a population of slightly less than 10,000. Retirees can expect to fit right in, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 42, skews older than most cities in Ohio. Home ownership is more common than renting in Girard, and 35% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $666 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Girard will save around $1,700 compared to the state average.

Girard has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (31%) compared to the national average. In addition, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Girard, the most common four of which are retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Girard workers bring in an average annual income of just over $52K, around $11,000 less than the average Ohio resident. Girard's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Girard residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (43%) drive themselves to work, while public transit is not used extensively. Few commuters walk to work.