What are the schools like in Vineland, NJ?

Vineland is served primarily by Vineland Public School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Vineland?

The median household income in Vineland, NJ is $63,468 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Vineland, NJ?

Vineland has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Vineland, NJ affordable or expensive?

Vineland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vineland is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $205,500 and the median rent is $1,177 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vineland, NJ?

Vineland has a violent crime rate of 437.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2685.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vineland, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Vineland is a mid-sized city of 60,796 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $63,468 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Vineland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vineland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vineland 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: 93.7

Vineland's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vineland costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vineland, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,177	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,468	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Vineland's violent crime rate is 437.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

437.2 /100k

Property Crime

2685.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vineland is served primarily by Vineland Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vineland, NJ	National Avg
School District	Vineland Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vineland sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 13.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vineland, NJ
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	13.3"

Demographics

Metric	Vineland, NJ	National Avg
Population	60,796	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Vineland, NJ 5 mi Buena, NJ 5 mi Newfield, NJ 6 mi Millville, NJ 6 mi Richland, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Vineland

Vineland, NJ is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

08361 08360 08344

Vineland vs Other Cities

Vineland, NJ vs East Vineland, NJ Vineland, NJ vs Buena, NJ Vineland, NJ vs Newfield, NJ Vineland, NJ vs Millville, NJ Vineland, NJ vs Richland, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vineland, NJ affordable or expensive?

Vineland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vineland roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $205,500 and median rent is $1,177/month.

What is the crime rate in Vineland, NJ?

Vineland's violent crime rate is 437.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2685.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vineland?

Public schools in Vineland are operated by Vineland Public School District. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vineland, NJ a good place to live?

Vineland, NJ has a population of 60,796, a median household income of $63,468, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Vineland?

Vineland averages 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 13.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vineland?

Vineland, NJ is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 08361, 08360, 08344.

What is the population of Vineland?

The population of Vineland, New Jersey is 60,796 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vineland?

Key numbers for living in Vineland: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $205,500, median household income $63,468, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vineland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.