Vinton is a small town of 2,692 in Texas, with a median household income of $61,023
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vinton 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: 90.2
Vinton's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vinton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vinton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$864
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,023
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Vinton's violent crime rate is 286.0 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
286.0 /100k
Property Crime
1403.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vinton is served primarily by CANUTILLO ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vinton, TX
National Avg
School District
CANUTILLO ISD
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vinton sees average highs of 57.2°F in January
and 94.3°F in July,
with 9.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Vinton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vinton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,200 and median rent is $864/month.
Vinton's violent crime rate is 286.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1403.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vinton are operated by CANUTILLO ISD.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vinton, TX has a population of 2,692, a median household income of $61,023, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
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.
Vinton averages 57.2°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Vinton, Texas is 2,692 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vinton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $102,200, median household income $61,023, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.