After a severe coastal storm in Vandemere, N. C., September 14, 2011, a kitchen is gutted by volunteers working with FEMA to remove the mold · Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Public Affairs Division. 3/1/2003 / Public domain
Vandemere is a small town of 214 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $31,250
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vandemere stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vandemere is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vandemere city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Vandemere's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vandemere costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
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Vandemere, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
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$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Vandemere's violent crime rate is 275.0 per 100,000 residents
— 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
275.0 /100k
Property Crime
1131.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Vandemere, NC
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vandemere sees average highs of 55.3°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 60.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Vandemere's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vandemere roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Vandemere's violent crime rate is 275.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1131.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Vandemere, NC has a population of 214, a median household income of $31,250, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Vandemere averages 55.3°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.1 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vandemere, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28587.
The population of Vandemere, North Carolina is 214 with a median age of 57.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vandemere: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $31,250, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vandemere side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
