At a Glance
Median Income
$76,654
$31,220 per capita
Home Value
$208,600
Zillow: $213,175
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
392/100K
2,485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Vance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vance 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
Vance residents earn a median household income of $76,654 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,220. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vance is $208,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,175. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Vance reports 392 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,485/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Vance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vance has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,822
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,654
Per Capita$31,220
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,600
Rent$1,094
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$213,175
Housing Units645
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent392/100K
Property2,485/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary916/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation510 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Vance was founded in 1830.
The median home in Vance was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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