City profile
Van Wert, OH
Van Wert County · Population 10,790
Van Wert is a town in Van Wert County, OH with about 10,790 residents and a typical home value near $124,000. It is 32 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$123,900
Typical monthly housing
$823
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 20/100
Top hazards: Strong wind
Nearest major airport
107 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
10,790
Black population
0.5%
County
Van Wert County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 10,790 residents
- Typical home value about $124,000
- 32 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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