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Vandalia, OH

Vandalia, OH.

Population: 14,888 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vandalia, OH is $248,805 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 4 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,035/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,805

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,805
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+93.5%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$249,001
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
107.6%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,035/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Butler High School, Demmitt Elementary School, Helke Elementary School, Morton Middle School, Vandalia-Butler Preschool

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Powell Road Landfill (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
26.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
477
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,174
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,394

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
KETTERING HEALTH GREENE MEMORIAL, MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL, KETTERING HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-626 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,336
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
217,739
Average weekly wage
$1,130
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
337

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

VandaliaState medianUS median
Median home value$248,805$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market4 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,035/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,336$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Vandalia, OH?
$248,805.
What is the median sale price in Vandalia, OH?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Vandalia, OH?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is typical rent in Vandalia, OH?
Typical rent: $1,035/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vandalia, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Vandalia, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vandalia, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vandalia, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vandalia, OH?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vandalia, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vandalia, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vandalia, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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