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Van Buren, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
Van Buren, IN
At a Glance
How Van Buren Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Buren's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Van Buren residents earn a median household income of $49,000 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,041. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Buren is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,434. Median rent is $763/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Van Buren reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,765/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Van Buren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Buren has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.