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Is Vineland a Good Place to Live? Vineland, New Jersey: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Vineland ranks #965 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #405 of 524 smaller cities and #13 of 20 in New Jersey. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($240,700, #108 of 524) and low living costs (96, #131 of 524), and trails on high unemployment (7.9%, #461 of 476) and low graduation rates (83%, #338 of 437).
Vineland by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Vineland's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Vineland?
Vineland's cost of living index is 96, 4% below the US level of 100 and #489 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,233/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $314,247, 46% below the typical New Jersey home ($580,353).
| Measure | Vineland | New JerseyNJ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 96#489 of 1,308 | 108.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $314,247#417 of 1,187 | $580,353 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,945/mo#676 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $240,700#362 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,233/mo#472 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.5x#381 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21.8%#657 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New Jersey is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Vineland housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Vineland is in the Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ metro.
New Jersey housing market →Is Vineland safe?
Vineland recorded 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 25% above the US rate of 328 and 2.1 times New Jersey's 194. That ranks #732 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #326 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Vineland Police Department. Property crime runs 2,263 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Vineland | New JerseyNJ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 408#732 of 1,085 | 194 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 2,263#782 of 1,085 | 1,250 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New Jersey is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Vineland?
The median household in Vineland earns $67,860, 18% below the US figure of $83,163 and 35% below New Jersey ($104,294). Unemployment is 7.9% (US 4.3%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Vineland | New JerseyNJ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $67,860#859 of 1,312 | $104,294 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 7.9%#1039 of 1,058 | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 14.6%#836 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.6%#343 of 1,132 | +0.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New Jersey is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Vineland?
The median resident of Vineland is 38.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1013 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Vineland | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 24.1%#1013 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 69.9% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Vineland's schools and health?
Vineland's 16 public schools graduate 83% of students in four years (New Jersey 85.2%), with 13.7 students per teacher and $21,835 spent per pupil. 38.7% of adults are obese and 13.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Vineland | New JerseyNJ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 83%#778 of 1,063 | 85.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 13.7#249 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $21,835#127 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 38.7%#1053 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13.4%#1007 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.5%#522 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 18.9%#1193 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New Jersey is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 10,121 students are enrolled in Vineland's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Vineland?
The average commute in Vineland is 23.7 minutes (New Jersey 31.9); 1.6% of workers take transit and 5.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Vineland scores 9.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #777 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.8°F and winters 35°F, with 43.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Vineland | New JerseyNJ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 23.7 min#652 of 1,312 | 31.9 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7%#835 of 1,312 | 15.2% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.3% | 63.3% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 5.4% | 13.5% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.3#777 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). New Jersey is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.2 | 23.8 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 44.6 | 24.6 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 52.3 | 31.4 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 63.7 | 40.6 | 3.5 |
| May | 72.9 | 50.4 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 81.6 | 60.2 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 86.1 | 66.2 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 84.3 | 64.4 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 78 | 57.2 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 66.9 | 45 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 56.1 | 34.9 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 46.7 | 27.9 | 4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Millville Muni Airport.
| Measure | Vineland | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 54.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 73.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 35°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 43.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Millville Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Vineland?
Cumberland County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cumberland County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 83% of US counties.
| Measure | Vineland | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 40#354 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#260 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cumberland County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cumberland County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 0.014% | 88% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.026% | 82% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0045% | 72% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0061% | 71% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0018% | 66% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.002% | 22% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.039% | 4% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Vineland compare with similar-size cities?
Vineland is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #405 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 61,006.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJPop. 61,006 | #965 | 50.7 | $67,860 | $1,233/mo | 408 | 23.7 min |
| Springfield, ORPop. 61,499 | #964 | 50.7 | $68,761 | $1,258/mo | 285 | 19.4 min |
| Bristol, CTPop. 61,462 | #272 | 62.7 | $79,076 | $1,338/mo | 53 | 23.7 min |
| Shoreline, WAPop. 61,431 | #182 | 64.9 | $112,751 | $1,985/mo | 138 | 27.2 min |
| Montebello, CAPop. 61,045 | #1031 | 49.5 | $79,971 | $1,827/mo | 421 | 31 min |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #189 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 | 22.9 min |
| Casa Grande, AZPop. 60,905 | #1070 | 48.5 | $69,983 | $1,386/mo | 434 | 23.3 min |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #52 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 | 27.4 min |
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #1155 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data | 36 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Vineland compare with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland ranks #13 of the 20 New Jersey cities we track, with a score of 50.7 against New Jersey's statewide 55. Its households earn 35% below the New Jersey median. Violent crime is 2.1 times the statewide rate. Homes are 46% below the typical New Jersey home.
| City | Rank in NJ | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJPop. 58,668 | #1 | 74.2 | $180,579 | $2,938/mo | 199 |
| Clifton, NJPop. 89,379 | #2 | 63.4 | $98,237 | $1,711/mo | 166 |
| Hackensack, NJPop. 46,057 | #3 | 62.2 | $84,277 | $1,911/mo | 235 |
| Jersey City, NJPop. 294,078 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,710 | $2,007/mo | 487 |
| Bayonne, NJPop. 71,553 | #5 | 60.0 | $83,887 | $1,682/mo | 275 |
| Toms River, NJPop. 94,956 | #6 | 59.7 | $100,137 | $1,731/mo | no data |
| West New York, NJPop. 52,004 | #7 | 58.1 | $71,729 | $1,716/mo | 236 |
| Union City, NJPop. 66,463 | #8 | 55.9 | $64,310 | $1,537/mo | 248 |
| Elizabeth, NJPop. 137,302 | #9 | 52.3 | $66,555 | $1,523/mo | 345 |
| New Brunswick, NJPop. 56,345 | #10 | 51.5 | $65,810 | $1,814/mo | 504 |
| Perth Amboy, NJPop. 55,855 | #11 | 51.4 | $61,977 | $1,688/mo | 269 |
| Lakewood, NJPop. 69,585 | #12 | 50.9 | $56,968 | $1,718/mo | no data |
| Vineland, NJPop. 61,006 | #13 | 50.7 | $67,860 | $1,233/mo | 408 |
| Plainfield, NJPop. 55,236 | #14 | 50.7 | $85,908 | $1,767/mo | 411 |
| East Orange, NJPop. 70,090 | #15 | 49.7 | $60,830 | $1,441/mo | 426 |
| Passaic, NJPop. 70,002 | #16 | 47.9 | $55,371 | $1,465/mo | 585 |
| Newark, NJPop. 310,178 | #17 | 47.7 | $52,060 | $1,392/mo | 517 |
| Paterson, NJPop. 158,735 | #18 | 43.1 | $55,997 | $1,548/mo | 869 |
| Trenton, NJPop. 90,338 | #19 | 42.8 | $52,537 | $1,294/mo | 808 |
| Camden, NJPop. 71,496 | #20 | 38.0 | $40,546 | $1,226/mo | 1,312 |
All 20 New Jersey cities we track, by overall score. New Jersey statewide: median income $104,294, violent crime 193.8 per 100,000.
How is Vineland's score calculated?
Vineland scores 50.7 out of 100, #965 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with New Jersey's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Vineland. Similar-size median 55.5.
26.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Vineland's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
64.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Vineland. Similar-size median 58.9.
45.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Vineland's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
70.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Vineland's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
75.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Vineland. Similar-size median 56.1.
42.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Vineland. Similar-size median 42.4.
33.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Vineland. Similar-size median 50.0.
40.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Vineland's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
43.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
71.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Vineland's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Vineland has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Vineland
Is Vineland, NJ a good place to live?
Vineland ranks #965 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #405 of 524 smaller cities and #13 of 20 in New Jersey. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($240,700, #108 of 524) and low living costs (96, #131 of 524), and trails on high unemployment (7.9%, #461 of 476) and low graduation rates (83%, #338 of 437).
What is the cost of living in Vineland?
Vineland's cost of living index is 96, 4% below the US level of 100 and #489 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,233/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $314,247, 46% below the typical New Jersey home ($580,353).
What is the crime rate in Vineland?
Vineland recorded 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 25% above the US rate of 328 and 2.1 times New Jersey's 194. That ranks #732 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #326 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Vineland Police Department. Property crime runs 2,263 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Vineland?
The median household in Vineland earns $67,860, 18% below the US figure of $83,163 and 35% below New Jersey ($104,294). Unemployment is 7.9% (US 4.3%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Vineland?
Median rent in Vineland is $1,233/mo (Census), #472 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,945/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Vineland?
The typical home value in Vineland is $314,247, up 2.3% in a year, against $580,353 for New Jersey and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $240,700.
How are the public schools in Vineland?
Vineland's 16 public schools graduate 83% of students in four years (New Jersey 85.2%), with 13.7 students per teacher and $21,835 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Vineland?
The average commute is 23.7 minutes, #652 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 31.9 minutes across New Jersey. 7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Vineland?
Vineland averages 54.2°F over the year, 73.8°F in summer and 35°F in winter, with 43.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Vineland walkable?
Vineland scores 9.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #777 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Vineland at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cumberland County's biggest natural hazard losses in coastal flooding, hurricane, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 83% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Vineland?
Cumberland County's air had a median air quality index of 40, and 76% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Vineland?
Vineland has 61,006 residents. The median resident of Vineland is 38.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 24.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1013 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Vineland compare with the rest of New Jersey?
Vineland ranks #13 of the 20 New Jersey cities we track, with a score of 50.7 against New Jersey's statewide 55. Its households earn 35% below the New Jersey median. Violent crime is 2.1 times the statewide rate. Homes are 46% below the typical New Jersey home.
What cities are similar in size to Vineland?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Vineland's population of 61,006 are Springfield, OR (#964 overall), Bristol, CT (#272 overall), Shoreline, WA (#182 overall), Montebello, CA (#1031 overall), and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (#189 overall). Vineland is #965.