Apartments for rent in Algona, WA

The small town of Algona, Washington is home to slightly more than 3,000 people. Children aged 5-14 make up a higher percentage of the population here (24%) than nationally (19%), making it a great place to raise a family, while retirees are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 33, the town's population is notably younger than most cities in Washington. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 24% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,400 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,208.

There are three primary industries in Algona: manufacturing, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 22% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Algona workers earn an average annual income of about $73,000, less than the Washington average. Algona's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Algona has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 6% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Algona residents have an average commute of about 32 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Few workers commute on foot.