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Vandalia, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Vandalia, IL (Fayette County) — Census median home value $88,800, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year. Market data for Vandalia houses and the broader area.
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Vandalia, IL is in Fayette County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Vandalia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,041, with a median household income of $43,184. Census data puts the median value of houses in Vandalia at $88,800.
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Market overview
Vandalia housing market
Vandalia is in Fayette County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Vandalia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$88,800
Population (Census ACS)
6,041
Median household income
$43,184
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Vandalia market snapshot
Population
6,041
County
Fayette County
Median Household Income
$43,184
Median Home Value (city)
$88,800
Median Gross Rent
$738/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Vandalia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $88,800.
County Price Trend
Fayette County's FHFA house price index shows a -3.65% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Vandalia has an estimated population of 6,041 and a median household income of $43,184, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Vandalia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Fayette County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Vandalia.
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Nearby communities include Brownstown, Bingham, Ramsey, St. Elmo, St. Peter, Farina, La Clede.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Mulberry Grove (~8.8 mi), Vernon (~12.0 mi), Smithboro (~13.5 mi), Patoka (~15.3 mi), Greenville (~16.2 mi), Keyesport (~18.0 mi), Herrick (~18.2 mi), Kinmundy (~19.7 mi), Donnellson (~20.0 mi), Altamont (~20.3 mi), Alma (~20.4 mi), Oconee (~21.5 mi), Panama (~22.5 mi), Beecher City (~22.7 mi), Cowden (~23.3 mi), Edgewood (~24.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Vandalia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,041
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$88,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$43,184
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$738
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-3.65%
Census place type
city
County
Fayette County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.15 sq mi
Census GEOID
1777317
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
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Schools
Vandalia CUSD 203 — 3 schools, 1,461 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Fayette addresses may be served by Vandalia CUSD 203, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Vandalia FAQ
What are houses worth in Vandalia, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Vandalia at $88,800.
How much do houses cost in Vandalia, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Vandalia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $88,800. Active listing prices in Fayette County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Vandalia, IL?
Vandalia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Fayette County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Vandalia, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Vandalia's population at approximately 6,041.
What's the median rent in Vandalia, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Vandalia at approximately $738 per month.
What is the median household income in Vandalia, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Vandalia at approximately $43,184.
Is the Vandalia housing market growing?
Fayette County's FHFA house price index shows a -3.65% annual change in 2025.
Is Vandalia, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Vandalia's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Vandalia, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Vandalia CUSD 203 for many Vandalia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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