What are the schools like in Vineyard Haven, MA?

Vineyard Haven is served primarily by Up-Island Regional. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.8:1.

What is the median household income in Vineyard Haven?

The median household income in Vineyard Haven, MA is $65,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Vineyard Haven, MA?

Vineyard Haven has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Vineyard Haven, MA affordable or expensive?

Vineyard Haven's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vineyard Haven is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $733,900 and the median rent is $1,420 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vineyard Haven, MA?

Vineyard Haven has a violent crime rate of 236.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 686.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vineyard Haven, MA a Good Place to Live?

Vineyard Haven is a small town of 2,367 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $65,313 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Vineyard Haven stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Vineyard Haven 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: 108.7

Vineyard Haven's overall cost of living index is 108.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vineyard Haven costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Vineyard Haven, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$733,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,420	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vineyard Haven's violent crime rate is 236.6 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

236.6 /100k

Property Crime

686.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vineyard Haven is served primarily by Up-Island Regional. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vineyard Haven, MA	National Avg
School District	Up-Island Regional	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vineyard Haven sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vineyard Haven, MA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Vineyard Haven, MA	National Avg
Population	2,367	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	8.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oak Bluffs, MA 2 mi Woods Hole, MA 6 mi Edgartown, MA 7 mi Falmouth, MA 7 mi Teaticket, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Vineyard Haven

Vineyard Haven, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02568

Vineyard Haven vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vineyard Haven, MA affordable or expensive?

Vineyard Haven's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Vineyard Haven roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $733,900 and median rent is $1,420/month.

What is the crime rate in Vineyard Haven, MA?

Vineyard Haven's violent crime rate is 236.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vineyard Haven?

Public schools in Vineyard Haven are operated by Up-Island Regional. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vineyard Haven, MA a good place to live?

Vineyard Haven, MA has a population of 2,367, a median household income of $65,313, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Haven?

Vineyard Haven averages 39.3°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vineyard Haven?

Vineyard Haven, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02568.

What is the population of Vineyard Haven?

The population of Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts is 2,367 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vineyard Haven?

Key numbers for living in Vineyard Haven: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $733,900, median household income $65,313, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vineyard Haven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.