At a Glance
Median Income
$56,435
$27,262 per capita
Home Value
$128,000
Zillow: $188,864
Median Rent
$843/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
15.3% smoking rate
How Van Etten Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Etten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Etten a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Etten residents earn a median household income of $56,435 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,262. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,914 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Etten is $128,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,864. Median rent is $843/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.7% of adults in Van Etten hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Etten has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,435
Per Capita$27,262
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$4,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,000
Rent$843
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$188,864
Housing Units255
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Etten was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.