Van Wert County, Ohio
Van Wert Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Van Wert County, a small city in northwestern Ohio surrounded by farmland with a historic downtown. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Van Wert best.
About the area
Living in Van Wert, OH
Once known as the "Peony Capital of the World" for its extensive commercial peony farms in the early 1900s.
The housing market
Homes in Van Wert
- About 67.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 80.2% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $109,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Van Wert home
The Brumback Library
Recognized as the first county library in the United States, established in 1901 with castle-like architecture
Van Wert County Courthouse
Second Empire courthouse built in 1876, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio
Regional venue for concerts and theater funded by alumnus Scott Niswonger
Smiley Park
The city's premier outdoor recreation area with walking trails, playgrounds, sports facilities, and a fishing pond
Fountain Park
Downtown park with a fountain and landscaped areas that hosts summer concerts and community gatherings
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.