At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$40,768 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $228,771
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vassar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.6% (0% 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 $228,771. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population870
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$40,768
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$1,132
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$228,771
Housing Units407
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,091 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute43 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Vassar was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.