At a Glance
Median Income
$58,448
$37,992 per capita
Home Value
$116,500
Zillow: $245,484
Median Rent
$621/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.8% smoking rate
How Vesper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vesper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vesper a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vesper residents earn a median household income of $58,448 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,992. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vesper is $116,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,484. Median rent is $621/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
9.9% of adults in Vesper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vesper has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population482
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans19.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,448
Per Capita$37,992
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,500
Rent$621
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$245,484
Housing Units296
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,091 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Vesper was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.