Apartments for rent in Rawlins, WY

Rawlins is a small town in Wyoming with a population of slightly more than 9,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 9% of the community, while retirees account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 36, is younger than most cities in Wyoming. Only 31% of residents rent in Rawlins, as home ownership is common in the town. The average rent of $924 a month is roughly on par with the state average.

With an average commute time of about 14 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Rawlins residents are well aware that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (45%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

Rawlins has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Rawlins residents work in one of four industries: public administration, manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. Combined, these industries account for 25% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of about $70K, Rawlins workers take home about the same as the average Wyoming resident. The town's average income also is nearly on par with the national average ($73,345).