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Vandling, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
866 Population 661/sq mi density
$78,487 Median Income $40,315 per capita
$173,500 Home Value $200,878 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vandling, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,487
4% above
$40,315 per capita
Home Value
$173,500
38% below
Zillow: $200,878
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Vandling Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vandling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
62%
Rent
72%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vandling 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

Vandling residents earn a median household income of $78,487 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,315. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vandling is $173,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,878. Median rent is $842/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Vandling reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 142/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.0% of adults in Vandling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population866
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,487
Per Capita$40,315
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,500
Rent$842
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$200,878
Housing Units384
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property142/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Vandling was founded in 1899.
The median home in Vandling was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.