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Living in Vandalia

The city had 3 schools in 2026. Vandalia, a city in the United States, had a population of 5,796 in July 2026. In July 2026, 47.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 9 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population7,108people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,202EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent683.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.03%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,228offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 23% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Vandalia?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Vandalia.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$778 per month, while the median home value was US$98,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.5%, and the vacancy rate was 15.6% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Vandalia recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$778/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)15.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,801 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)820.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent683.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes113 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Vandalia a good place to live?

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 50–68%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family66%strong on family, weak on education · range 57–75%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 119 of 7,108 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$45,469 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Vandalia is 6.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income45,469 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband62.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription82.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet16.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,202 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,441 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate6.03 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Vandalia?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,441 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,804of €2,707 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,707
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €821
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,804
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Vandalia. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Vandalia. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents13.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents9 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,069 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Vandalia when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesVandalia highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Vandalia highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Vandalia1,939
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,228 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents390.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes26 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.09 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportVLA3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Vandalia. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Vandalia.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.67 · Feb 4.56 · Mar 10.56 · Apr 17.61 · May 23 · Jun 27.89 · Jul 29.67 · Aug 29.17 · Sep 26.11 · Oct 19.22 · Nov 10.89 · Dec 4.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117126 (RAMSEY)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.28 · Feb -5.33 · Mar -0.333 · Apr 5.33 · May 11.44 · Jun 16.39 · Jul 18.11 · Aug 16.61 · Sep 12.06 · Oct 5.78 · Nov 0.222 · Dec -4.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117126 (RAMSEY)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.78 · Feb 0.556 · Mar 6.06 · Apr 12.33 · May 18.11 · Jun 23.06 · Jul 24.83 · Aug 24 · Sep 19.83 · Oct 13.22 · Nov 6.61 · Dec 0.889 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.14 · Feb 55.12 · Mar 78.99 · Apr 116.6 · May 120.6 · Jun 116.1 · Jul 103.1 · Aug 90.68 · Sep 80.26 · Oct 90.17 · Nov 87.38 · Dec 68.07 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117126 (RAMSEY)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading31.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.59 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation897.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.31 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Fishers ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 119 is not 0.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.897 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents119 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density336.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,108 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,334 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value98,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate45.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage65.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available91.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,096 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home7.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Vandalia

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Vandalia alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 304 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.9% Vandalia+581%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,108 Vandalia+604%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,202 Vandalia+119%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,228 Vandalia−40%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.0% Vandalia−38%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,441 Vandaliano percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 7.0 km Vandalia+29%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Vandalia?

The median gross salary is 3,441 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Vandalia?

The unemployment rate is 6.03 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Vandalia?

Police recorded 1,228 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Vandalia?

The published population is 7,108 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Vandalia?

119 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Vandalia a good place to live?

Vandalia may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117126 (RAMSEY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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