Apartments for rent in Alum Creek, WV

Alum Creek, a small town in West Virginia, has a population of slightly less than 2,000. Children under 5 make up a higher percentage of the population here (10%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 36, is decidedly younger than most cities in West Virginia. The majority of residents own their homes in Alum Creek, and 26% of residents rent. With an average rent of $765 per month, exceeding the state average by $57 a month, relatively high rent costs could play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Averaging about 33 minutes, Alum Creek's commute time is longer than the West Virginia average of about 24 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 33% of workers, while public transit is not used. Relatively few residents (2%) commute to work on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.

Alum Creek has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who possess Bachelor's degrees (18%) compared to the national average (13%). In addition, 1% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Alum Creek residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and agriculture. Together, these industries account for 13% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $62K, Alum Creek workers earn about $6,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Alum Creek compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).