Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Van Wert
Van Wert, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$488
Population
11,701
Renter Mix
37% Rent
A secluded small town nearing Indiana in northwest Ohio
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Small Town
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Suburban
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Home to every amenity imaginable, Van Wert makes up for its secluded location with its abundance of conveniences. From community parks and events to local businesses and brand name stores, Van Wert is the ideal blend of small town charm and modern conveniences. Supermarkets, restaurants, and specialty shops can be found throughout the city like 133 Bistro off of Main Street.
Locals enjoy lounging on the beautiful green at Fountain Park, which is host to an array of seasonal community events like the popular Summer Music Series. This city is home to the Van Wert County Airport, with the closet international airport being in Fort Wayne. Though Van Wert is secluded from any major metropolitan areas, Fort Wayne is the closest big city to town, situated approximately 35 miles northwest of Van Wert in the state of Indiana, easily accessible by US-30.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,135
Average: $64,615
Education
1,614
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,575
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Van Wert has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Van Wert, OH is $383 for a studio, $488 for one bedroom, $735 for two bedrooms, and $457 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Van Wert has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$488/month
654 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Van Wert, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
Public
Grades K-5
692 Students
Public
Grades K-4
225 Students
Public
Grades K-4
210 Students
Public
Grades 5
144 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
398 Students
Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
339 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
53 Students
Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
339 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
480 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
53 Students
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- Fort Wayne International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.