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Vineyard.
About
Life in Vineyard
Living in Vineyard means you're part of one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire country—the population nearly doubled between 2010 and 2020, driven largely by development that transformed the old Geneva Steel site into a burgeoning residential area. The median household income sits around $100,000, which is solid, though you're paying for that growth: median home prices hover near $575,000 and rent runs about $1,834 monthly, so affordability is a real consideration compared to some other parts of Utah. The job market is strong with unemployment under 3.5%, and you're positioned right in the Provo-Orem Metropolitan area, giving you access to tech jobs, education sector work, and other regional opportunities—plus most commutes clock in around 20 minutes.
Vineyard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
25.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
10.4%
Broadband Internet
86.5%
of households
Population Growth
+28.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Vineyard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vineyard, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.0%), and 13.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.9%
of residents
65 and Older
2.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.7%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.06
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 23% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Vineyard
In Vineyard, rent runs 23% above the UT average, and home values are 17% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,604
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2015
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $524,163 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in Vineyard and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Utah County, which includes Vineyard, is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Vineyard: Utah County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Utah County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Vineyard is about 2% of Utah 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
Provo-Orem, UT metro area
Commute20.8 min avg
How Vineyard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vineyard, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
Small hub531k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Utah County Sheriff's Office, which covers Vineyard, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
147
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
214.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Utah County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Utah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Utah County, which includes Vineyard, the most common type is heavy snow, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $616,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | Heavy Snow | $160,750 |
| 2022 | 29 | Heavy Snow | $30,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $107,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Flash Flood | $288,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
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.
12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Utah County, county-wide
Vineyard is about 2% of Utah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Utah County, which includes Vineyard, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Utah County, county-wide
Vineyard is about 2% of Utah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vineyard has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.4"
Annual Snowfall
41.4"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 1.97" |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 1.60" |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 1.56" |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 1.98" |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 2.01" |
| Jun | 85°F | 56°F | 0.86" |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 0.59" |
| Aug | 91°F | 62°F | 0.76" |
| Sep | 82°F | 53°F | 1.08" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 1.39" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 1.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vineyard
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Vineyard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Orem
Orem Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Orem
Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.8 mi away · Orem
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.
Education24.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vineyard
Vineyard's student/teacher ratio is 24.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Vineyard (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 32,952 students · in-state tuition $6,888 · 86% graduate · median earnings $80,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 28,453 students · in-state tuition $6,674 · 48% graduate · median earnings $60,162 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 669 students · in-state tuition $16,606 · 65% graduate · median earnings $42,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 118 students · 98% graduate · median earnings $36,881 (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: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vineyard
Vineyard has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
10 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
99 mi awayCities Near Vineyard
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Vineyard FAQ
Is Vineyard, Utah affordable?⌄
Vineyard's median rent is $1,834/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $103,380/year. Median home value is $574,500.
Is Vineyard, Utah safe?⌄
Vineyard is policed by the Utah County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vineyard, Utah?⌄
Utah County, which includes Vineyard, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vineyard, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Vineyard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,834/month and median household income is $103,380/year. The median home value is $574,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vineyard, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Vineyard is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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