Living in Vinton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vinton · Census data 2020–2024
Vinton has 251 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median home value is $103,100, the median rent is $1,139/month.
Vinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vinton at a glance
- Population
- 251
- Median age
- 35.1State: 39.7
- Median home value
- $103,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,139/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Vinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 26.4%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Vinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vinton the median home value is $103,100, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Vinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.32
Vinton demographics
- Population
- 251
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vinton ›
Education in Vinton
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Vinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vinton
- Unemployment rate
- 26.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 57.4%
Vinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 251 | — | $103,100 | $1,139 |
| Bidwell | 904 | $60,417 | $99,700 | — |
| Wilkesville | 101 | $50,313 | $70,400 | — |
| Rio Grande | 739 | $24,524 | $186,800 | $473 |
| Rutland | 956 | $53,603 | $83,800 | — |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Gallipolis | 3,130 | $45,417 | $119,900 | $855 |
| Oak Hill | 1,545 | $44,821 | $94,600 | $795 |
| Point Pleasant | 3,961 | $37,563 | $118,000 | $624 |
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What is the average home price in Vinton?
The median home value in Vinton is $103,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Vinton?
The median gross rent in Vinton is $1,139 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Vinton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 26.4%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Vinton?
The median age in Vinton is 35.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Vinton?
The average commute to work in Vinton is 27 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vinton?
The unemployment rate in Vinton is 26.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vinton?
5.6% of adults in Vinton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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