At a Glance
Median Income
$78,487
$40,315 per capita
Home Value
$173,500
Zillow: $200,878
Median Rent
$842/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
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)
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.