Apartments for rent in Altavista, VA

Altavista, a small town in Virginia, has a population of approximately 3,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 43, the town's population skews older than most cities in Virginia. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 56% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $631 per month, which is $654/month less than the state average.

Altavista residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 39% of residents, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

There are three primary industries in Altavista: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. Altavista workers take home an average annual income of around $47,000, around $42,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Virginia. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Altavista has a high number of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (27%). Furthermore, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.