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Vandling, PA

Pennsylvania

Vandling is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 866. Residents earn $78,487 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
866 Population 661/sq mi density
$78,487 Median Income $40,315 per capita
$173,500 Home Value
$842 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,487 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,500 home value, $842/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,487
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $173,500
38% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.0%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $842
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How Vandling Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population866
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,487
Per Capita$40,315
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,652M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,500
Rent$842
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units384
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property806/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary403/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,494 ft (455 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries7

Is Vandling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vandling receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Vandling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vandling is $78,487, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vandling is $173,500, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Vandling is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 806 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.

Education

27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Vandling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 69.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Vandling has a population of 866 with a density of 661 people per square mile. The median age is 47.4 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%).

Population

866
Total Population
661
People / sq mi
47.4yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Vandling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vandling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vandling is $78,487, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Vandling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,487
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,315
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
IRS Avg AGI$70,718

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,445
County GDP$2,652M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare133
Retail199
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,971
99% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Vandling is $173,500, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $842 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$173,500
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$842
28% below US avg
Rent Burden24.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.2%
Housing Units384
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,971
99% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
Vandling has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 806 per 100,000 (59% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Vandling vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property806.5/100K
59% below US avg
Burglary403.2/100K
Theft403.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Vandling has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall69.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,494 ft (455 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates41.6275°N, 75.4743°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.1-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.2%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 37.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.0%
20% below US avg
High School+96.5%
Graduate Degree+10.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density661/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities133
Restaurants164
Retail Stores199

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

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