At a Glance
Median Income
$76,290
$42,747 per capita
Home Value
$186,500
Zillow: $236,659
Median Rent
$863/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
2,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $76,290 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,747. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vandalia is $186,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,659. Median rent is $863/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Vandalia reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,356/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Vandalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vandalia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,100
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,224/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,290
Per Capita$42,747
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,500
Rent$863
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$236,659
Housing Units6,640
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property2,356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary521/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation950 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Vandalia was founded in 1838.
The median home in Vandalia was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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