Apartments for rent in Ripley, TN

Ripley, Tennessee is a small town with a population of approximately 8,000. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%). Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 36, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Tennessee. Home ownership is less common than renting in the area, and 38% of residents own their homes, driven in part by a relatively affordable average rent that is $250 per month lower than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Ripley will save around $3,000 compared to the state average.

Ripley has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (27%) compared to the national average. Further, 7% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Ripley: healthcare and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 14% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of about $41,000, Ripley workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in Tennessee. Ripley's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 24 minutes, Ripley's commute time is faster than nearly 70% of cities in Tennessee. Many residents (32%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.