What are the schools like in Vineyard, CA?

Vineyard is served primarily by Elk Grove Unified. The district operates 43 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.

What is the median household income in Vineyard?

The median household income in Vineyard, CA is $108,607 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Vineyard, CA?

Vineyard has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Vineyard, CA affordable or expensive?

Vineyard's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vineyard is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $489,400 and the median rent is $1,915 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vineyard, CA?

Vineyard has a violent crime rate of 518.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1927.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vineyard, CA a Good Place to Live?

Vineyard is a small city of 42,657 in California, with a median household income of $108,607 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Vineyard stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Vineyard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vineyard 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: 108.9

Vineyard's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vineyard costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Vineyard, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$489,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,915	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,607	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Vineyard's violent crime rate is 518.1 per 100,000 residents — 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

518.1 /100k

Property Crime

1927.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vineyard is served primarily by Elk Grove Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vineyard, CA	National Avg
School District	Elk Grove Unified	—
Elementary Schools	43	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vineyard sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 20.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Vineyard, CA
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	20.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Vineyard, CA	National Avg
Population	42,657	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	37.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Florin, CA 4 mi Elk Grove, CA 5 mi Rosemont, CA 5 mi Mather, CA 6 mi La Riviera, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Vineyard

Vineyard, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

95829 95830

Vineyard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vineyard, CA affordable or expensive?

Vineyard's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Vineyard roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $489,400 and median rent is $1,915/month.

What is the crime rate in Vineyard, CA?

Vineyard's violent crime rate is 518.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1927.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vineyard?

Public schools in Vineyard are operated by Elk Grove Unified. The district has 43 elementary, 9 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vineyard, CA a good place to live?

Vineyard, CA has a population of 42,657, a median household income of $108,607, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Vineyard?

Vineyard averages 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vineyard?

Vineyard, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 95829, 95830.

What is the population of Vineyard?

The population of Vineyard, California is 42,657 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vineyard?

Key numbers for living in Vineyard: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $489,400, median household income $108,607, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vineyard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.