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Vader, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
813 Population 874/sq mi density
$50,598 Median Income $20,409 per capita
$276,900 Home Value $341,028 Zillow
$1,325 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,598 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$276,900 home value, $1,325/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Vader, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,598
33% below
$20,409 per capita
Home Value
$276,900
2% below
Zillow: $341,028
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
14% above
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,899/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Vader Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vader's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
98%
Rent
114%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vader a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vader residents earn a median household income of $50,598 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,409. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vader is $276,900 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,028. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Vader reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,899/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Vader hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vader has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population813
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,598
Per Capita$20,409
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

B+
Home Value$276,900
Rent$1,325
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$341,028
Housing Units301
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,899/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation164 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Vader was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.