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Vandalia, OH


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Vandalia, Ohio

Vandalia, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 9 miles N of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 52 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is included in the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,603 people lived in Vandalia.

The People and Families of Vandalia

In Vandalia, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vandalia had a median family income of $55,270.

Political Inclinations

Vandalia residents donated more money ($5,450) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Vandalia Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Vandalia are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Vandalia, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Vandalia Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Vandalia Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Vandalia Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Vandalia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Vandalia, OH

Comparing Vandalia 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
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime76

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