Apartments for rent in Mead, WA

A small town located in Washington, Mead has slightly less than 7,000 residents. Middle-aged professionals should fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in Washington. Just 13% of residents rent in Mead, as home ownership is common in the town. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,035/month, which is $172/month less than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Mead: retail, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries account for 20% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $72K, Mead workers bring in about $11,000 less than the average Washington resident. Mead's average income, however, is fairly on par with the national average of $73,345. Mead has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education compared to the national average (19%), as 26% possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Further, 7% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Mead has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 42% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.