Living in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vineyard Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Vineyard Haven has 2,469 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $77,665 (25% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $847,400, the median rent is $1,711/month.
Vineyard Haven at a glance
- Population
- 2,469
- Median age
- 53.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $77,665State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $847,400State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,711/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Vineyard Haven a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 51% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vineyard Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vineyard Haven the median home value is $847,400, 155% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, which is 38.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,108 a month in housing costs.
Vineyard Haven median household income
The median household income in Vineyard Haven is $77,665 and the income per person is $54,920. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Vineyard Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,666
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 39%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.41
39% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Vineyard Haven has many vacation and second homes.
Vineyard Haven demographics
- Population
- 2,469
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 1,017
- Foreign-born
- 23.7%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vineyard Haven ›
Education in Vineyard Haven
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Vineyard Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vineyard Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Vineyard Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Haven | 2,469 | $77,665 | $847,400 | $1,711 |
| Tisbury | 4,893 | $74,113 | $993,600 | $690 |
| Oak Bluffs | 5,407 | $145,196 | $923,100 | $1,099 |
| West Tisbury | 3,080 | $182,750 | $1,302,100 | $2,350 |
| Woods Hole | 988 | $71,724 | $877,500 | $1,311 |
| Teaticket | 1,759 | $84,837 | $535,800 | — |
| East Falmouth | 6,245 | $81,464 | $593,000 | $2,116 |
| Edgartown | 5,278 | $125,236 | $1,199,300 | $1,796 |
| Seconsett Island | 168 | $82,875 | $1,152,300 | — |
More for people moving to Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Vineyard Haven: FAQ
What is the median household income in Vineyard Haven, MA?
The median household income in Vineyard Haven is $77,665, 25% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vineyard Haven?
The median home value in Vineyard Haven is $847,400, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Vineyard Haven?
The median gross rent in Vineyard Haven is $1,711 per month, about 38.9% of household income.
Is Vineyard Haven, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Massachusetts median; home values 51% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Vineyard Haven?
The median age in Vineyard Haven is 53.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Vineyard Haven?
The average commute to work in Vineyard Haven is 19 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vineyard Haven?
The unemployment rate in Vineyard Haven is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vineyard Haven?
45.3% of adults in Vineyard Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: