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Vassar, KS
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Vassar, KS
At a Glance
How Vassar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vassar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vassar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vassar residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,768. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vassar is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,331. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Vassar reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,524/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Vassar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vassar has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.