Vineyard Lake, MI

Michigan · Jackson County · Jackson Metro

Vineyard Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,038. Residents earn $83,636 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,038 Population 405/sq mi density

$83,636 Median Income $93,259 per capita

$266,900 Home Value $286,785 Zillow

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

895 Violent Crime/100K 4,275 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$83,636 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$266,900 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

895 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)

Education

4.3 / 5.0

40.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $83,636

11% higher than US avg

Home Value $266,900

5% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 895/100K

136% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 40.8%

21% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.3%

16% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Vineyard Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,038

Median Age56.3 yrs

Density405/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+

Median Income$83,636

Per Capita$93,259

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$9,061M

Commute63 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$266,900

Ownership98.8%

Zillow$286,785

Housing Units715

Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

Violent895/100K

Property4,275/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%

Uninsured5.8%

Smoking14.3%

Depression28.7%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain35.3 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation966 ft (294 m)

Education

Bachelor's+40.8%

High School+96.3%

Graduate+37.1%

School Score4.94

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%

Commute63 min

Broadband94.5%

EV Stations26

Libraries14

Is Vineyard Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vineyard Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, long commute times. Vineyard Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vineyard Lake is $83,636, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vineyard Lake is $266,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,275 per 100,000, 118% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Vineyard Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Vineyard Lake has a population of 1,038 with a density of 405 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 56.3 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 1.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 9.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 23.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 96.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,038

Total Population

405

People / sq mi

56.3yrs

Median Age

45% above US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Vineyard Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vineyard Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vineyard Lake is $83,636, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $93,259 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,195, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 23.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Vineyard Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$83,636
	11% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$93,259
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,195
IRS Avg AGI	$64,973
Gini Index	0.446 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,104
County GDP	$9,061M

Business (County)

Restaurants	259
Healthcare	404
Retail	484
Manufacturing	251

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,416
	55% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	62.5 min
Drive Alone	68.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	23.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vineyard Lake is $266,900, 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $286,785. Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 98.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 715 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1962. The average annual property tax is $5,416 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$266,900
	5% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$286,785

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	98.8%
Owner-Occupied	98.8%
Renter-Occupied	1.2%
Housing Units	715
Median Year Built	1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,416
	55% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.03%

In Vineyard Lake, 37.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 14.3% are current smokers. 19.0% report binge drinking. 22.9% are physically inactive. 28.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.5% experience frequent mental distress. 5.8% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,320. The dentist ratio is 1:1,468. 74.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Vineyard Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.3%
	16% above US avg
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	32.4%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	8.0%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.3%
	2% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.0%
Physical Inactivity	22.9%
Depression	28.7%
Mental Distress	19.5%
Physical Distress	13.0%
Short Sleep	40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.2%
Uninsured	5.8%
	33% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,320
Dentists	1:1,468
Mental Health	1:286
Checkup Rate	75.9%
Dental Visits	67.7%
Premature Death	9,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	74.4%
Healthcare Facilities	404

Vineyard Lake has a violent crime rate of 895 per 100,000 residents, 136% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,275 per 100,000, 118% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Vineyard Lake receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Vineyard Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	895.1/100K
	136% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,274.9/100K
	118% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Vineyard Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 966 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	966 ft (294 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	405/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0904°N, 84.2173°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"

7% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.2 / 100
Community Resilience	91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	101 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	85 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	99 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	69 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	120 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	148 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	115 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	109 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	134 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	85 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	149 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	120 km
Mar 18, 2024	4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio	M2.5	86 km
Sep 7, 2012	17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan	M2.5	98 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	95 km
Feb 7, 2016	6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.5	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,437 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010	EF4	82 km	7
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	76 km	1
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	81 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	69 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	92 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	72 km	21
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	88 km	23
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	62 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	84 km	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	64 km	4
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	40 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	75 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	94 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	65 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	52 km	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	75 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	65 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	91 km	1
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	32 km	1
May 11, 1974	EF3	41 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
September	62°F (16°C)	3.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in

Vineyard Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Vineyard Lake is located in Jackson County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. 37.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.9% of the vote, a 21.3-point margin. 94.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 26 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 404 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 68.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%

D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	28
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	40.8%
	21% above US avg
High School+	96.3%
Graduate Degree+	37.1%
School Test Score	4.94

A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	405/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi
County	Jackson County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.5%
Avg Download Speed	111.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	20.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	26
Alt Fuel Stations	30
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	404
Restaurants	259
Retail Stores	484

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	62.5 min
Drive Alone	68.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	23.0%

Average costs for common services in Vineyard Lake. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144-$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192-$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96-$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770-$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72-$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144-$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24-$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48-$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144-$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19-$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385-$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96-$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58-$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48-$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144-$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848-$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385-$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291-$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481-$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810-$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924-$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770-$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192-$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962-$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14-$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29-$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72-$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14-$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24-$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48-$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89-$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41-$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41-$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89-$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85-$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58-$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77-$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38-$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29-$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48-$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72-$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154-$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29-$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70-$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29-$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14-$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577-$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481-$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192-$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24-$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385-$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810-$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29-$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48-$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29-$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19-$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144-$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96-$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$498
Toddler	$511
Preschool	$511
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$744
Toddler	$744
Preschool	$682

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jackson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	9,250	265	$71,834	2.01
Health Care & Social Assistance	8,476	434	$66,029	1.06
Retail Trade	6,349	397	$39,753	1.14
Accommodation & Food Services	4,590	234	$21,094	0.90
Administrative & Waste Services	2,986	157	$39,255	0.91
Construction	2,405	300	$74,693	0.82
Professional & Technical Services	2,275	219	$84,317	0.58
Other Services	1,765	293	$36,508	1.05
Finance & Insurance	1,579	149	$77,904	0.70
Wholesale Trade	1,241	132	$84,925	0.56
Educational Services	1,057	39	$36,688	0.91
Arts & Entertainment	584	47	$20,775	0.62
Management of Companies	566	13	$104,551	0.60
Real Estate	532	98	$44,530	0.61
Agriculture & Forestry	296	46	$45,143	0.65
Unclassified	191	46	$57,565	2.45
Information & Technology	148	33	$62,191	0.14
Mining & Oil/Gas	37	4	$77,094	0.17

Radio Stations near Vineyard Lake

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Sports Talk 1050 WTKA	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
WCBN 88.3 Ann Arbor, MI	freeform	MP3 320 kbps
WHMI 93.5 FM	classic hits	MP3
WLBY AM 1290	ann arbor, michigan	MP3 80 kbps

National Parks Near Vineyard Lake

17 national parks and monuments found near Vineyard Lake.

Park	Type	Fee
Bloomer State Park	State Park	Free
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Dodge #4 State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Independence Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Mary Jane Thurston State Park	State Park	Free
Maumee Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Maybury State Park	State Park	Free
Meridian-Baseline State Park	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
River Raisin National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Seven Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Sleepy Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends - Vineyard Lake

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	884	$35,313
2015	875	$36,333
2017	710	$51,176
2019	642	$53,467
2021	923	$78,929
2023	1,038	$83,636

Museums in Vineyard Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KLEMM GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5172647862	$47,076,009
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAILROAD SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM	320 S DIVISION STREET	5174567677	$78,269
WATERLOO FARM MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	13493 WATERLOO MUNITH ROAD	5175962254	$44,299
LENAWEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6162567475	$42,676
CHELSEA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 JACKSON ST	7344757047	$28,256
FARMERS ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		5175477448	$23,884
ELLA SHARP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5177872320	$10,438
WHISTLESTOP PARK ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM			$6,488
SCI-TEL ENERGY	HISTORY MUSEUM			$2,774
BLISSFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174864816
CHELSEA DEPOT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	125 JACKSON ST	7344750862
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF LENAWEE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
GRASS LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IRISH HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174675300
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JACKSON PARKS AND RECREATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7314258223
MANCHESTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MICHIGAN WHITETAIL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5179370533
POTTER CENTER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
PRESERVATION CHELSEA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WATERLOO NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7344753170

Libraries in Vineyard Lake

Name	Address	Annual Visits
JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY	244 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE	638,849
CHELSEA DISTRICT LIBRARY	221 SOUTH MAIN STREET	216,306
LENAWEE DISTRICT LIBRARY	4459 WEST US 223	122,250
ADRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	143 EAST MAUMEE STREET	114,508
CLINTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 BROWN STREET	27,874
MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY	912 CITY ROAD (M-52)	24,136
HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	205 SOUTH MARKET STREET	15,000
SOMERSET TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	12715 EAST CHICAGO ROAD	2,160

Farmers Markets in Vineyard Lake

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Adrian Farmers Market	115 Toledo Street	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Chelsea Farmers Market	222 S. Main St.	05/04/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
CONCORD MARKET	106 East Jackson Rd (M-60),
Downtown Jackson Grand River Farmers Market	117 W. Louis Glick Hwy	06/04/2013 to 11/02/2013	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Friends of Walker Tavern Farmers' Market	13220M-50				Visit
Manachester Farmers Market	Adrian Street
The Bushel Basket Market: The Farmers Market at Chelsea Community Hospital	222 S. Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118 (Palmer Lot)	05/07/2014 to 03/25/2015	Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
The Green Market at Allegiance Health	1201 East Michigan Avenue				Visit

Restaurants in Vineyard Lake

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harold's Place

Gas Stations in Vineyard Lake

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunoco

Golf Courses in Vineyard Lake

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenbriar Golf Course

Breweries in Vineyard Lake

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
127 Brewing	Bars & Clubs, Breweries, Nightlife, Food & Drink	3090 Shirley Dr	5172581346	Visit
Chelsea Alehouse Brewery	Brewery, Music Venue, and American Restaurant	420 N Main St	7344752337	Visit
Cork N Cap	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Beverages Retail, General Mer	904 Lansing Ave	5177840687	Visit
Grey Stone Tavern	Take Out Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, recreation, Tav	1008 Lansing Ave	5177896050
Key Largo Lounge Inc	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Venues, Night Clubs	1896 Horton Rd	5177824143	Visit
Korner Keg	Bars & Clubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Venues, recreation, Taverns, Bars, fo	2500 Page Ave	5177825797
Missy's Little Grass Shack	Grass Lake Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants, Lawn & Grounds Maintenance, Grass Lake, Restaurant, Mi	100 E Michigan Ave	5175223471	Visit
Shamrock Bar	Jackson Michigan, Venues, Bar, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, recreation, food and	1628 E Michigan Ave	5177688129	Visit

Cell Towers in Vineyard Lake

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3760 Skinner Highway (111166)	GTOWER	108
3760 Skinner Highway (111166)	GTOWER	108
ADRIAN CELL SITE; 6787 PENTECOST HIGHWAY	TOWER	106
20175 MCKERNAN ROAD (54178)	LTOWER	88
20175 MCKERNAN ROAD (54178)	LTOWER	88
9230 Cedar Knolls Drive	LTOWER	84
9230 Cedar Knolls Drive	LTOWER	84
Grass Lake Cell Site 2419 Morrissey Road	TOWER	82
13153 W. US 223 (46918)	LTOWER	79
19000 OLD US 12	TOWER	79
19000 OLD US 12	TOWER	79
13153 W. US 223 (46918)	LTOWER	79
(Manchester) 20410 Gieske Road	LTOWER	78
(Manchester) 20410 Gieske Road	LTOWER	78
4020 Clear Lake Road	LTOWER	61
4020 Clear Lake Road	LTOWER	61
TECUMSEH CELL SITE 1276 Russell Road	TOWER	61
18801 Vicary Road (46915)	MTOWER	60
18801 Vicary Road (46915)	MTOWER	60
9960 W. Chicago Rd. (111194)	LTOWER	59
9960 W. Chicago Rd. (111194)	LTOWER	59
13500 US-12 (46980)	MTOWER	59
13500 US-12 (46980)	MTOWER	59

Bridges in Vineyard Lake

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2000	46	5,149	G
Culvert	Concrete	2004	32	4,500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1931	24	1,681	F
Slab	Concrete	1988	26	1,208	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2001	48	50	G

Amtrak Stations in Vineyard Lake

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Jackson, MI	501 East Michigan Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Vineyard Lake

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BUCKEYE TERMINALS, LLC	6777 BROOKLYN ROAD	JACKSON
CONSUMERS ENERGY MERCURY ASSESSMENTS	212 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE	JACKSON
COUNTY OF JACKSON RESOURCE RECOVERY	1990 E PARNELL RD	JACKSON
INTEVA PRODUCTS ADRIAN OPERATIONS	1450 E. BEECHER ST	LENAWEE
INTEVA PRODUCTS ADRIAN OPERATIONS	1450 E. BEECHER ST	LENAWEE
MILSCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY	2313 BROOKLYN ROAD	JACKSON
WESTON SERVICES, INC.	1415 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	LENAWEE

Airports Near Vineyard Lake

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Capital Region International Airport	LAN	Medium Airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport	TOL	Medium Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field	JXN	Medium Airport
Willow Run Airport	YIP	Medium Airport
Abrams Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Air Rahe Airport	-	Small Airport
Airbatco Field	-	Small Airport
Al Meyers Airport	-	Small Airport
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport	ARB	Small Airport
Aring Field	-	Small Airport
Belleville Airport	-	Small Airport
Betz Airport	-	Small Airport
Brewer Landing Strip	-	Small Airport
Brighton Airport	-	Small Airport
Brooks Field	-	Small Airport
Cackleberry Airport	-	Small Airport
Carl's Airport	-	Small Airport
Carriage Lane Airport	-	Small Airport
Claucherty Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine East Airport	-	Small Airport
Cloud Nine West Airport	-	Small Airport
Crippen Field	-	Small Airport
Davis Field	-	Small Airport
Downwind Acres Airport	-	Small Airport
Drake Airport	-	Small Airport
Fitch H Beach Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Crown Airport	-	Small Airport
Fremont (Murphy) Airport	-	Small Airport
Fulton County Airport	-	Small Airport
Gooding Airport	-	Small Airport
Gorilla Airport	-	Small Airport
Gradolph Field	-	Small Airport
Grieser Airport	-	Small Airport
Haigh Airport	-	Small Airport
Ham-A-Lot Field	-	Small Airport
Henry County Airport	-	Small Airport
Hillsdale Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	-	Small Airport
Huffman Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	-	Small Airport
Joyce Binns Memorial Airport	-	Small Airport
Kellers Strip	-	Small Airport
Kline Field	-	Small Airport
Lautzenhiser Airpark	-	Small Airport
Lenawee County Airport	ADG	Small Airport
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport	-	Small Airport
Maidens Airport	-	Small Airport
Maple Grove Airport	-	Small Airport
Markham Airport	-	Small Airport
Marvin Thiel Field	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Vineyard Lake

8 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Adrian Police Department	155 East Maumee Street
Cambridge Township Police Department
City of Jackson Police Department	216 East Washington Avenue
Hudson City Police Department
Lenawee County Sheriff Office
Lenawee County Sheriff's Office	405 North Winter Street
Michigan State Police
Woodstock Police Department	6486 Devils Lake Highway

Grocery Stores in Vineyard Lake

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Brooklyn Convenience Llc	Convenience Store	11700 M 50
Lightning Quick Gas N Go 18	Convenience Store	11535 US Highway 12

Treatment Centers in Vineyard Lake

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Lifeways	Both	517-789-1200
Parkside Family Counseling LLC	Both	517-266-8880
Victory Clinical Services III	Substance Abuse	517-784-2929

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vineyard Lake

What is the population of Vineyard Lake?

Vineyard Lake has a population of 1,038 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 405 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Vineyard Lake expensive to live in?

Vineyard Lake has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $83,636, 11% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $266,900 (5% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Vineyard Lake safe?

Public safety is a concern in Vineyard Lake, with a violent crime rate of 895 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,275 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Vineyard Lake receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Vineyard Lake?

Vineyard Lake has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Vineyard Lake?

The job market in Vineyard Lake is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,195. There are 3,104 business establishments in the area, including 259 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 63 minutes, and 23.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Vineyard Lake?

The median home value in Vineyard Lake is $266,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $286,785. The homeownership rate is 98.8%. The average annual property tax is $5,416.

How are the schools in Vineyard Lake?

Schools in Vineyard Lake have an average test score of 4.9 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 40.8% of adults in Vineyard Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. 37.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Vineyard Lake?

The obesity rate in Vineyard Lake is 37.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.3% of adults are smokers. 22.9% are physically inactive. 28.7% of residents report depression. 5.8% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,320.

What is transportation like in Vineyard Lake?

The average commute in Vineyard Lake is 63 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Vineyard Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Vineyard Lake is 92.8% White, 1.2% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 9.3% of the population are military veterans. 23.2% of residents have a disability. 96.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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