At a Glance
Median Income
$123,935
$24,976 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
24.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
13.4% smoking rate
How Vanderbilt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vanderbilt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vanderbilt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vanderbilt residents earn a median household income of $123,935 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,976. The unemployment rate stands at 24.6% (583% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Education
33.5% of adults in Vanderbilt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vanderbilt has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age15.0 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$123,935
Per Capita$24,976
Unemployment24.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$772M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$210,203
Housing Units163
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,120/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation34 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute54 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Vanderbilt was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.