Housing by town in Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert County, Ohio has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $782 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $712 in 2015–2019 (+9.8%; Down after inflation).
York Township (Van Wert County) has the highest median gross rent ($973) and Union Township (Van Wert County) the lowest ($689).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $782 (±$64)
- Households that rent
- 17.9%
- Median household income
- $67,917
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Van Wert County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convoy | $818 | 25.3% | $61,094 | $99,100 | $1,129 |
| Elgin | — | 10.0% | $90,972 | $114,400 | $1,284 |
| Harrison Township (Van Wert County) | — | 2.4% | $88,825 | $232,800 | $1,502 |
| Hoaglin Township | — | 4.0% | $65,781 | $181,000 | $1,439 |
| Jackson Township (Van Wert County) | — | 13.0% | $123,068 | $147,500 | $1,393 |
| Jennings Township (Van Wert County) | — | 3.0% | $81,806 | $188,200 | $1,894 |
| Liberty Township (Van Wert County) | $800 | 6.3% | $68,007 | $125,000 | $1,357 |
| Middle Point | $710 | 5.9% | $55,337 | $90,300 | $1,010 |
| Ohio City | $800 | 11.2% | $60,260 | $98,900 | $969 |
| Pleasant Township (Van Wert County) | $784 | 27.1% | $61,292 | $133,300 | $1,281 |
| Ridge Township (Van Wert County) | $733 | 11.2% | $75,978 | $177,200 | $1,716 |
| Scott | $692 | 19.0% | $44,712 | $56,000 | $706 |
| Tully Township (Van Wert County) | $843 | 17.6% | $74,196 | $142,800 | $1,328 |
| Union Township (Van Wert County) | $689 | 10.7% | $72,100 | $121,800 | $1,674 |
| Van Wert | $765 | 29.0% | $55,113 | $123,900 | $1,231 |
| Venedocia | $935 | 45.2% | $55,385 | $77,500 | $840 |
| Washington Township (Van Wert County) | $786 | 17.5% | $64,183 | $129,500 | $1,180 |
| Willshire | $867 | 23.3% | $47,500 | $80,000 | $1,030 |
| Willshire Township | $775 | 11.3% | $56,071 | $146,900 | $1,372 |
| Wren | — | 21.7% | $50,625 | $82,500 | $720 |
| York Township (Van Wert County) | $973 | 12.5% | $85,492 | $175,200 | $1,689 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,750 | $31,250 | $49,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,700 | $57,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,150 | $64,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,600 | $71,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,200 | $77,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,750 | $82,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,350 | $88,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,900 | $94,200 |
How the places in Van Wert County rank across Ohio
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Crime reported to police in Van Wert County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 271 | 397 | 1,608 | 24,684 | 2 of 3 |
| 2024 | 52 | 210 | 456 | 1,841 | 24,767 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 48 | 194 | 252 | 1,019 | 24,727 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Van Wert County recorded 48 violent and 252 property crimes, 194 and 1,019 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Van Wert County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert County Sheriff's Office | 13,600 | 27 | 78 |
| Van Wert Police Department | 11,127 | 21 | 174 |
| Convoy Police Department | 999 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Van Wert County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45891 | 15,584 | $772 | $152,100 | $64,272 | 21.2% |
| 45832 | 3,230 | $815 | $161,200 | $83,000 | 14.0% |
| 45874 | 1,820 | $697 | $135,100 | $68,521 | 7.5% |
| 45863 | 1,256 | $689 | $115,400 | $56,989 | 7.4% |
| 45898 | 917 | $1,067 | $141,300 | $53,783 | 20.2% |
| 45894 | 602 | $931 | $182,700 | $81,360 | 10.3% |
| 45899 | 206 | — | $82,500 | $50,625 | 21.7% |
| 45838 | 72 | — | $115,600 | $91,181 | 7.4% |
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Questions about Van Wert County
What is the crime rate in Van Wert County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Van Wert County recorded 194 violent and 1,019 property crimes per 100,000 residents (48 violent and 252 property crimes in all).
Which place in Van Wert County has the highest rent?
York Township (Van Wert County) has the highest median gross rent, $973 (±$620) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Van Wert County has the lowest rent?
Union Township (Van Wert County) has the lowest median gross rent, $689 (±$100) a month.
What is the median rent in Van Wert County, Ohio?
The median gross rent in Van Wert County is $782 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Wert County, Ohio
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Van Wert County, OH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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