In Van Wert, Ohio, the median home price is $191,307, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $67,917; the population is 28,826; schools rate 7.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 231.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Van Wert at a glance
Population
28,826
Median Household Income
$67,917
Typical Home Value
$191,307
School District Rating
7.6
Violent Crime Rate
231.7
Avg Commute Time
19.7
About Van Wert
Van Wert has a population of 28,826. The median home value is $191,307, 24% below the Ohio median. Median household income is $67,917 (5% below the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Pleasant, Washington, and Ridge.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Van Wert
12 towns, by population.
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Van Wert at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Van Wert?
- Van Wert has a population of 28,826 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Van Wert?
- The median home value in Van Wert is $191,307. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Van Wert?
- Median household income in Van Wert is $67,917 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Van Wert in?
- Van Wert is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Van Wert?
- Van Wert contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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