What it's like to live in Vineland
Vineland is a smaller city in New Jersey with rent below the national average, home prices that remain within reach, and schools with smaller class sizes than the national average. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Vineland deals with unemployment above the national average, household incomes below the national average, crime rates above the national average, and a rent burden that leaves many renters stretched thin.
The good
- Rent below the national average
- Affordable home prices
- Low student-teacher ratio
The not so good
- Above-average unemployment
- Below-average household incomes
- Crime above national average
- High rent burden for renters
- Cold winters
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
How Vineland compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Vineland
Based on Vineland's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$2,466
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $49,320 a year
- 54% of Vineland renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$48,140
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $24,070
- Homes cost 3.5× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▼ 13% below US
$1,233/mo median rent
Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,233 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $240,700. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.
Median home value $240,700 · 54% of renters cost-burdened
Job market▲ 84% above US
7.9% unemployment
Unemployment here is 7.9%, well above the national average of 4.3%. Moving with a job already lined up matters more here.
City-level (BLS)
Safety▲ 24% above US
408 violent crimes per 100k
Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.
Property crime 2263/100k · Vineland Police Department · 2025 data
Getting aroundNear US average
24 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 23.7 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 5% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are warm, with highs around 84°F, and winters are cold, with lows around 25°F and snow a regular occurrence. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Healthcare
1 hospital
There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.
Medicare-certified hospitals
Education & workforce▼ 33% below US
24% bachelor's degree or higher
College degree attainment runs below average at 24%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.
Schools
18 public schools inside the boundary
There are 18 public schools inside the boundary and 4 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Great Egg Harbor River (22 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Vineland's strongest points are rent below the national average and home prices that remain within reach; the main tradeoffs are unemployment above the national average and household incomes below the national average. A year of median rent ($1,233/mo) equals 22% of the median household income here, about the same as the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit people watching their budget. It may be a harder fit for anyone moving without a job lined up and anyone who doesn't drive.
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