Apartments for rent in Ashland Heights, SD

Ashland Heights, South Dakota is a small town with slightly less than 1,000 residents. Families with young children should feel right at home, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 14% of the community, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. The majority of residents own their homes in Ashland Heights, and 18% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $911 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $752.

There are three primary industries in Ashland Heights: support, construction, and retail. Together, these industries make up 35% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 17% of residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Ashland Heights workers earn an average annual income of just over $49,000, around $16,000 less than the South Dakota average. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Ashland Heights has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (11%). Further, 6% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 31 minutes, Ashland Heights's commute time is longer than the state average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (49%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. Riding a motorcycle is the second-most preferred way to get to work, opted for by 2% of workers. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.