At a Glance
Median Income
$50,598
$20,409 per capita
Home Value
$276,900
Zillow: $341,028
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,899/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
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)
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.