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Vineyard Haven, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,672 Population 2,055/sq mi density
$73,917 Median Income $49,246 per capita
$815,000 Home Value $1,220,381 Zillow
$1,379 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,393 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,917 median income, 0.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$815,000 home value, $1,379/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Vineyard Haven, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,917
2% below
$49,246 per capita
Home Value
$815,000
189% above
Zillow: $1,220,381
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
19% above
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
2,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
32% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Vineyard Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vineyard Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
289%
Rent
119%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vineyard Haven a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vineyard Haven residents earn a median household income of $73,917 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,246. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vineyard Haven is $815,000 , 189% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,220,381. Median rent is $1,379/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Vineyard Haven reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,393/100K.

Education

44.4% of adults in Vineyard Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vineyard Haven has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,672
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density2,055/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,917
Per Capita$49,246
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,110M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,374

Housing

F
Home Value$815,000
Rent$1,379
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$1,220,381
Housing Units1,561
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property2,393/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation60 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Vineyard Haven was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.