At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$30,288 per capita
Home Value
$158,000
Zillow: $343,160
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
13.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Buren residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,288. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,961 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Buren is $158,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,160. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.2% of adults in Van Buren hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Buren has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population647
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,311/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$30,288
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$7,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,000
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$343,160
Housing Units185
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation768 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Buren was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.