At a Glance
Median Income
$73,917
$49,246 per capita
Home Value
$815,000
Zillow: $1,220,381
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
13.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vineyard Haven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 0.9% (75% 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.
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. 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 Born28.7%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,917
Per Capita$49,246
Unemployment0.9%
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%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
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.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
28.7% 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.