At a Glance
Median Income
$63,611
$26,345 per capita
Home Value
$219,900
Zillow: $272,136
Median Rent
$916/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.5% smoking rate
How Vander Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vander 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
Vander residents earn a median household income of $63,611 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,345. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,402 business establishments, including 758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vander is $219,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,136. Median rent is $916/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
21.1% of adults in Vander hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vander has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population1,614
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,611
Per Capita$26,345
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$24,445M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,900
Rent$916
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$272,136
Housing Units713
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,884/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Vander was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.