At a Glance
Median Income
$61,827
$28,535 per capita
Home Value
$134,600
Zillow: $192,133
Median Rent
$726/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
395/100K
276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vassar residents earn a median household income of $61,827 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,535. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vassar is $134,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,133. Median rent is $726/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Vassar reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 276/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Vassar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vassar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,704
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,827
Per Capita$28,535
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,600
Rent$726
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$192,133
Housing Units1,179
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property276/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault355/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,016/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Vassar was founded in 1849.
The median home in Vassar was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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