At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$24,466 per capita
Home Value
$64,200
Zillow: $360,369
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Vandalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vandalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vandalia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vandalia residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,466. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,282 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vandalia is $64,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,369. Median rent is $1,168/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
6.5% of adults in Vandalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vandalia has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population369
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$24,466
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,200
Rent$1,168
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$360,369
Housing Units140
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation863 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Vandalia was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.