Vine Hill, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Vine Hill is a small town in California with a population of 3,617. Residents earn $124,528 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,617 Population 2,411/sq mi density
$124,528 Median Income $55,936 per capita
$628,700 Home Value
$2,628 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$124,528 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$628,700 home value, $2,628/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,528
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $628,700
123% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.6%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,628
126% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Vine Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,617
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,411/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,528
Per Capita$55,936
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$36,854M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$628,700
Rent$2,628
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain19.4 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+90.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute31 min
Libraries21

Is Vine Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vine Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Vine Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vine Hill is $124,528, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Vine Hill among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vine Hill is $628,700, making it a premium housing market at 123% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,628 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Vine Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Vine Hill has a population of 3,617 with a density of 2,411 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.9%), with 4.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

3,617
Total Population
2,411
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Vine Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.2%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Vine Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vine Hill is $124,528, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Vine Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,528
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,936
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
IRS Avg AGI$247,441

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,900
County GDP$36,854M

Business (County)

Restaurants708
Healthcare1,246
Retail938
Manufacturing193

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$17,587
402% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Vine Hill is $628,700, 123% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,628 (126% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$628,700
123% above US avg
Median List Price$754,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$754,750
$/Sq Ft$431
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio102.7%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,628
126% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$17,587
402% above US avg
Effective Rate2.80%
In Vine Hill, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vine Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death4,149/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access97.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,246

Crime Rates: Vine Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Vine Hill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.4 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density2,411/sq mi
Coordinates38.0071°N, 122.0873°W
County FIPS06041
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 63.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.7%
D 80.6%

Winner: Democrat by 63.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.6%
3% below US avg
High School+90.7%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,411/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities1,246
Restaurants708
Retail Stores938

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Work from Home9.7%

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