At a Glance
Median Income
$58,542
$19,933 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
Zillow: $261,078
Median Rent
$828/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
66.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
14.2% smoking rate
How Vinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vinton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vinton residents earn a median household income of $58,542 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,933. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vinton is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,078. Median rent is $828/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
7.2% of adults in Vinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vinton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population2,752
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born31.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,542
Per Capita$19,933
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$828
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$261,078
Housing Units553
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation3,839 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+66.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Vinton was founded in 1961.
The median home in Vinton was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
31.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.