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Living in
Vineyard.
Vineyard is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Vineyard
If you're considering Vineyard, understand that you're moving to a relatively new suburban community still in growth mode—the population has nearly doubled since 2010, so infrastructure and neighborhoods are evolving. The median home price around $596,000 reflects Sacramento's affordability compared to coastal California, though it's climbing as the area develops; rents average about $2,090 monthly. The community skews family-oriented with a median age of 36.6 years and strong owner-occupancy at 77%, which creates stable neighborhoods but also means you'll be around a lot of kids and school activity.
Vineyard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
32.6%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics32.6% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Vineyard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vineyard, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (22.7%), and 12.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.8%
of households
Married Couples
61.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Vineyard
In Vineyard, home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,527
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Vineyard and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sacramento County, which includes Vineyard, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Vineyard: Sacramento County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sacramento County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Vineyard is about 3% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Vineyard Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute29 min avg
How Vineyard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vineyard, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, which covers Vineyard, runs 44% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
473.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,357.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sacramento County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sacramento County, which includes Vineyard, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Flood | $268.0M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heat | $110,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
229 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Vineyard is about 3% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Vineyard, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Vineyard is about 3% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vineyard has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 41°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.63" |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.82" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 1.44" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.86" |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.93" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 56°F | 41°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vineyard
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Vineyard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc.
Psychiatric · 5.1 mi away · Sacramento
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Sacramento
Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Sacramento
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vineyard
Vineyard's student/teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Vineyard (within 15 miles)
California State University-Sacramento
8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 28,350 students · in-state tuition $9,014 · 73% graduate · median earnings $69,014 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,657 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 19% graduate · median earnings $45,109 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,023 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 23% graduate · median earnings $46,541 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
8.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 649 students · 55% graduate · median earnings $47,699 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vineyard
Vineyard has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
48 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
59 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
75 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
78 mi awayCities Near Vineyard
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Vineyard?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Vineyard FAQ
Is Vineyard, California affordable?⌄
Vineyard's median rent is $2,090/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,313/year. Median home value is $596,000.
Is Vineyard, California safe?⌄
Vineyard is policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 473 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1357 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vineyard, California?⌄
Sacramento County, which includes Vineyard, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vineyard, California?⌄
The cost of living in Vineyard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,090/month and median household income is $105,313/year. The median home value is $596,000. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vineyard, California?⌄
The average commute in Vineyard is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from