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Vineland.
About
Life in Vineland
If you're considering Vineland, understand that you're looking at a South Jersey working-class city with real neighborhood character but also real economic challenges. The median household income sits around $67,860, with home values averaging $240,700 and rent around $1,200 monthly—relatively affordable for the region, though unemployment runs higher than national averages at 7.3%. The city has strong Italian-American and Latino communities that give it distinct character, and there's genuine momentum with downtown revitalization efforts underway on Landis Avenue and the Boulevard, including new civic facilities and ongoing business improvements.
Vineland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Vineland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vineland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.8%), and 29.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
47.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
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 28% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Vineland
In Vineland, rent runs 28% below the NJ average, and home values are 47% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,941
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,068 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.7 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Vineland
Unemployment in Vineland is 2.7 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Vineland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Vineland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vineland, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Regional airport · few flights389k passengers boarded in 2025
- 29 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M 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 24% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Vineland runs 24% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
408.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,263.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Vineland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cumberland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cumberland County, which includes Vineland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 6 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | High Wind | None reported |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cumberland County, which includes Vineland, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
83
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vineland has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
13.3"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.53" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.12" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 3.91" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.61" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.15" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 3.82" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.17" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 3.95" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vineland
Vineland has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Elmer
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.
Education12.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vineland
Vineland's student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Vineland
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Public · 2-year · 2,074 students · in-state tuition $5,910 · 36% graduate · median earnings $47,364 (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: Great Egg Harbor River, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vineland
Vineland has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Egg Harbor River (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
22 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
34 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
38 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vineland
Vineland Public Library
1058 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland
Cities Near Vineland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Vineland FAQ
Is Vineland, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Vineland's median rent is $1,233/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,860/year. Median home value is $240,700.
Is Vineland, New Jersey safe?⌄
Vineland's violent crime rate was 408 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2263 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vineland, New Jersey?⌄
Vineland has an unemployment rate of 7.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vineland, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Vineland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,233/month and median household income is $67,860/year. The median home value is $240,700. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vineland, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Vineland is 24 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