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Van Wert, OH


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Van Wert, Ohio

Van Wert, Ohio is 33 miles SE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 76 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Van Wert county. The population of the city is 10,690.

The People and Families of Van Wert

In Van Wert, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Van Wert had a median family income of $41,711.

Political Inclinations

Among Van Wert political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,135. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Van Wert Housing

Of the housing in Van Wert, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Van Wert are lower than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Van Wert, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Van Wert strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyVan Wert Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Van Wert Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Van Wert Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Van Wert, OH

Comparing Van Wert to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime33

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