Living in Vineyard Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vineyard Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Vineyard Lake has 1,031 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $86,146 (18% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $306,100.
Vineyard Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vineyard Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,031
- Median age
- 56.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,146State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $306,100State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 98.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 62 min
Is Vineyard Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 62 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vineyard Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vineyard Lake the median home value is $306,100, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Vineyard Lake median household income
The median household income in Vineyard Lake is $86,146 and the income per person is $96,288. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Vineyard Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 721
- Owner-occupied
- 98.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.3%
- Vacant
- 33.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.14
33.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Vineyard Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Vineyard Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,031
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 479
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vineyard Lake ›
Education in Vineyard Lake
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Vineyard Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 34.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vineyard Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 62 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Vineyard Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Lake | 1,031 | $86,146 | $306,100 | — |
| Brooklyn | 1,180 | $56,324 | $200,000 | $1,021 |
| Napoleon | 745 | $54,076 | $153,900 | — |
| Cement City | 629 | $52,708 | $104,500 | $1,006 |
| Onsted | 1,155 | $66,964 | $170,700 | $828 |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 2,103 | $83,980 | $260,300 | $963 |
| Addison | 534 | $54,519 | $137,100 | $643 |
| Manchester | 2,522 | $87,614 | $232,000 | $840 |
| Michigan Center | 4,999 | $63,704 | $167,100 | $1,328 |
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What is the median household income in Vineyard Lake, MI?
The median household income in Vineyard Lake is $86,146, 18% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vineyard Lake?
The median home value in Vineyard Lake is $306,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Vineyard Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 62 minutes.
What is the median age in Vineyard Lake?
The median age in Vineyard Lake is 56.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Vineyard Lake?
The average commute to work in Vineyard Lake is 62 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vineyard Lake?
The unemployment rate in Vineyard Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vineyard Lake?
44.3% of adults in Vineyard Lake 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.
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