Apartments for rent in Riner, VA

A small town in Virginia, Riner has a population of slightly less than 1,000. Families with children should fit right in, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 24% of the community, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Only 14% of residents rent in Riner, as home ownership is common in the area. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $766 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Riner will save around $6,200 compared to the state average.

There are three primary industries in Riner: healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $89K, Riner workers earn about the same as the average Virginia resident. Riner, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Riner has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 8% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree.

Riner has an average commute time of about 21 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 30 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.