At a Glance
Median Income
$47,014
$23,917 per capita
Home Value
$122,100
Zillow: $232,335
Median Rent
$753/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Vevay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vevay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vevay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vevay residents earn a median household income of $47,014 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,917. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vevay is $122,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,335. Median rent is $753/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Vevay reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,404/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Vevay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vevay has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,087
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,014
Per Capita$23,917
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,456M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,405
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,100
Rent$753
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$232,335
Housing Units874
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property3,404/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,553/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation481 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Vevay was founded in 1800.
The median home in Vevay was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.