The median home value in Vandalia, IL is $104,800. This is lower than the county median home value of $107,100. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Vandalia, IL is $104,800. Approximately 50.62% of Vandalia homes are owned, compared to 32.62% rented, while 16.77% are vacant. Vandalia real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Vandalia real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Vandalia has a population of approximately 6,459 and experiences a population change rate of -7.40%. The population density is 792.8 / sq mi.
The median household income for Vandalia is $36,064, with 2,090 households and an average household size of 2.43.
The cost of living index in Vandalia is 81.2%.
The median value of a home in Vandalia is $104,800 with an appreciation rate of 9.4%. 50.6% of housing in the city is owned while 32.6% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Vandalia is 4.70%, and recent job growth is at 1.33%. Future job growth is projected at 31.15%.
The sales tax rate in Vandalia is 7.75%, while the income tax rate is 4.95%.
School expenditures in Vandalia are $15,902, and the school ratio is 11.5:1.
The average high temperature in July is 87 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 20.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.9 inches per year, with 11 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 83.67 | 86.43 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 12.6 | 12.38 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 10.72 | 12.56 |
| Graduate Degree | 3.12 | 2.71 |
| Expenditures per Student | $15,902 | $15,902 |
| Students per Teacher | 11.50 | 11.50 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Elementary School | PK - 06 | 226 | 14.1 | 62418 |
| Jefferson Primary School | PK - 01 | 295 | 17.4 | 62471 |
| Mulberry Grove Elementary School | PK - 06 | 226 | 13.9 | 62262 |
| Ramsey Elementary School | PK - 08 | 333 | 14.3 | 62080 |
| St. Elmo Elementary School | PK - 06 | 273 | 16.6 | 62458 |
| Vandalia Elementary School | 02 - 04 | 291 | 13.9 | 62471 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Junior High School | 07 - 08 | 45 | 13 | 62418 |
| Mulberry Grove Junior High School | 06 - 08 | 86 | 14.6 | 62262 |
| St. Elmo Jr. High School | 07 - 08 | 67 | 13.1 | 62458 |
| Vandalia Junior High School | 05 - 08 | 430 | 14.9 | 62471 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown High School | 09 - 12 | 103 | 13.7 | 62418 |
| Mulberry Grove Senior High School | 09 - 12 | 114 | 9.5 | 62262 |
| Ramsey High School | 09 - 12 | 133 | 10.9 | 62080 |
| St. Elmo Senior High School | 09 - 12 | 129 | 10.7 | 62458 |
| Vandalia Community High School | 09 - 12 | 464 | 15.9 | 62471 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * New Approach Alternative High School | 09 - 12 | 39 | 13 | 62471 |