At a Glance
Median Income
$32,895
$47,864 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $130,799
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.8% poverty rate
How Van Lear Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Lear's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Lear a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Lear residents earn a median household income of $32,895 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,864. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Lear is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,799. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
21.4% of adults in Van Lear hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Lear has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,895
Per Capita$47,864
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.8%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$130,799
Housing Units334
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation766 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Lear was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.