At a Glance
Median Income
$68,267
$27,834 per capita
Home Value
$167,900
Zillow: $243,831
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,025/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.1% smoking rate
How Van Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van residents earn a median household income of $68,267 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,834. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van is $167,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,831. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Van reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,025/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Van hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,751
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,267
Per Capita$27,834
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,900
Rent$1,077
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$243,831
Housing Units1,124
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,025/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation484 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Van was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.