Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$709 tract average vs. $1,063 citywide (-33%)
The listed tracts average 33% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Vandalia
Among 7 census tracts, Tract 9507 leads at $73,692 median income - about 2× Tract 9508 at $43,102.
7 census tracts · Illinois · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$55,969
median household
Income Range
$43,102 – $73,692
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$709/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
7
in Vandalia
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Home value
$117,443 tract average vs. $88,800 citywide (+32%)
The listed tracts average 32% above the citywide median, the page's strongest warning that one municipal figure can hide a sharply different tract picture.
Comparison 3
Household income
$55,969 tract average vs. $43,184 citywide (+30%)
The listed tracts average 30% above the citywide median, the page's strongest warning that one municipal figure can hide a sharply different tract picture.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 7 of 7 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9507 highest at $73,692 ; Tract 9508 lowest at $43,102.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9507 Fayette Co. | 5,570 | View › |
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Tract 9508 Fayette Co. | 4,241 | View › |
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Tract 9511 Fayette Co. | 2,923 | View › |
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Tract 9505 Fayette Co. | 2,730 | View › |
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Tract 9506 Fayette Co. | 2,196 | View › |
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Tract 9509 Fayette Co. | 1,939 | View › |
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Tract 9510 Fayette Co. | 1,781 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026