What are the schools like in Vine Hill, CA?

School district data for Vine Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Vine Hill?

The median household income in Vine Hill, CA is $123,523 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Vine Hill, CA?

Vine Hill has an average high temperature of 56.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.4 inches.

Vine Hill, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vine Hill, CA affordable or expensive?

Vine Hill's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vine Hill is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $600,300 and the median rent is $2,380 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vine Hill, CA?

Vine Hill has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vine Hill, CA a Good Place to Live?

Vine Hill is a small town of 3,217 in California, with a median household income of $123,523 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Vine Hill's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vine Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vine Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Vine Hill's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vine Hill costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Vine Hill, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$600,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,380	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$123,523	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Vine Hill's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Vine Hill, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vine Hill sees average highs of 56.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 19.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Vine Hill, CA
Average High — January	56.1°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Vine Hill, CA	National Avg
Population	3,217	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Vine Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vine Hill, CA affordable or expensive?

Vine Hill's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Vine Hill roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $600,300 and median rent is $2,380/month.

What is the crime rate in Vine Hill, CA?

Vine Hill's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vine Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Vine Hill, CA a good place to live?

Vine Hill, CA has a population of 3,217, a median household income of $123,523, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vine Hill?

Vine Hill averages 56.1°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Vine Hill?

The population of Vine Hill, California is 3,217 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vine Hill?

Key numbers for living in Vine Hill: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $600,300, median household income $123,523, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vine Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.