Summary
Vandalia is aging — 42% of residents are 50+ — and households with children dropped from 1,879 to 1,375 in a decade. The city projects 614 new units that could add about 1,370 residents, and the school district says it can absorb roughly 250 more students over ten years. Council sees the data as confirming the need for new housing.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents seeking newer housing options and the broader tax base as higher-income households grow.
Lower- and middle-income residents facing eroded purchasing power as housing costs climb.
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