Apartments for rent in Heath, OH

Heath, a small city in Ohio, has a population of approximately 11,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 42, skews older than most cities in Ohio. Just 32% of residents rent in Heath, as most own their homes. The average rent of $825/month is roughly the same as the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Heath residents have found that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 45% of residents, while public transportation is not used extensively. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Heath residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose. The four most common are retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $62,000, Heath workers take home roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in Ohio. However, Heath compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Heath has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 13% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.