Vanlue is a small town of 323 in Ohio, with a median household income of $70,750
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vanlue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vanlue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vanlue 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: 89.3
Vanlue's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vanlue costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vanlue, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Vanlue's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.2 /100k
Property Crime
1149.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vanlue is served primarily by Vanlue Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vanlue, OH
National Avg
School District
Vanlue Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vanlue sees average highs of 35.1°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Vanlue's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vanlue roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,500 and median rent is $844/month.
Vanlue's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1149.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vanlue are operated by Vanlue Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vanlue, OH has a population of 323, a median household income of $70,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Vanlue averages 35.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vanlue, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45890.
The population of Vanlue, Ohio is 323 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vanlue: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $106,500, median household income $70,750, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vanlue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
