Van Wert

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Van Wert, OH

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A secluded small town nearing Indiana in northwest Ohio

Secluded Small Town Suburban Restaurants Affordable

Home to every amenity imaginable, Van Wert makes up for its secluded location with its abundance of conveniences. From community parks and events to local businesses and brand name stores, Van Wert is the ideal blend of small town charm and modern conveniences. Supermarkets, restaurants, and specialty shops can be found throughout the city like 133 Bistro off of Main Street.

Locals enjoy lounging on the beautiful green at Fountain Park, which is host to an array of seasonal community events like the popular Summer Music Series. This city is home to the Van Wert County Airport, with the closet international airport being in Fort Wayne. Though Van Wert is secluded from any major metropolitan areas, Fort Wayne is the closest big city to town, situated approximately 35 miles northwest of Van Wert in the state of Indiana, easily accessible by US-30.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Van Wert, OH is $374 for a studio, $480 for one bedroom, $721 for two bedrooms, and $445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Van Wert has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$480/month
654 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lincolnview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

413 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

647 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

225 Students

Rating Unavailable

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

210 Students

Rating Unavailable

S.F. Goedde

Public

Grades 5

144 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

379 Students

7
out of 10

Van Wert Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

396 Students

4
out of 10

Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School

Public

Grades 7-12

379 Students

7
out of 10

Van Wert High School

Public

Grades 9-12

593 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.