What are the schools like in Vandalia, OH?

Vandalia is served primarily by Vandalia-Butler City. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in Vandalia?

The median household income in Vandalia, OH is $73,171 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Vandalia, OH?

Vandalia has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.0 inches.

Vandalia, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vandalia, OH affordable or expensive?

Vandalia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vandalia is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,400 and the median rent is $822 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vandalia, OH?

Vandalia has a violent crime rate of 168.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1770.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vandalia, OH a Good Place to Live?

Vandalia is a small city of 15,139 in Ohio, with a median household income of $73,171 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Vandalia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vandalia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vandalia 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: 92.3

Vandalia's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vandalia costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vandalia, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$822	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,171	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Vandalia's violent crime rate is 168.3 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.3 /100k

Property Crime

1770.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Vandalia is served primarily by Vandalia-Butler City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vandalia, OH	National Avg
School District	Vandalia-Butler City	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vandalia sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vandalia, OH
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	25.0"

Demographics

Metric	Vandalia, OH	National Avg
Population	15,139	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Huber Heights, OH 4 mi Shiloh, OH 5 mi Brandt, OH 6 mi Union, OH 6 mi Tipp City, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Vandalia

Vandalia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45377

Vandalia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vandalia, OH affordable or expensive?

Vandalia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vandalia roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,400 and median rent is $822/month.

What is the crime rate in Vandalia, OH?

Vandalia's violent crime rate is 168.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1770.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vandalia?

Public schools in Vandalia are operated by Vandalia-Butler City. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vandalia, OH a good place to live?

Vandalia, OH has a population of 15,139, a median household income of $73,171, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Vandalia?

Vandalia averages 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vandalia?

Vandalia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45377.

What is the population of Vandalia?

The population of Vandalia, Ohio is 15,139 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vandalia?

Key numbers for living in Vandalia: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $173,400, median household income $73,171, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vandalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.