The Town FilesVineland, Minnesota
Community in Mille Lacs County · population 869 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,000
- Household income
- $53,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 30.4
Vineland is a community of 869 people in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $154,000, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 84% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 79% of Minnesota towns.
How Vineland ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Vineland is worth $154,000, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $53,375, which is more affordable than 74% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $921 a month. 48.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vineland | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $921 | $991 |
| Median household income | $53,375 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.3% | — |
Who lives in Vineland
| People | Vineland | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 42.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 6.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Vineland
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows -0.5°F. About 28.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.0 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vineland since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 18, 1997 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 25, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 18, 1997.
Severe weather in Mille Lacs County since 1996
Mille Lacs County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mille Lacs County
Mille Lacs County had 9,372 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,582 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Vineland itself the ACS puts it at 25.1%.
Towns near Vineland
- Kathio, MN2.7 mi · 1,507 people · home $219,100
- Roosevelt, MN4.4 mi · 582 people · home $284,000
- Richardson, MN5.7 mi · 513 people · home $310,300
- Garrison, MN8.8 mi · 837 people · home $263,000
- Onamia, MN9.3 mi · 784 people · home $122,900
- South Harbor, MN9.5 mi · 836 people · home $329,800
- Hazelton, MN10.4 mi · 792 people · home $359,100
- Onamia, MN13.0 mi · 580 people · home $243,400
Vineland questions
Is Vineland, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vineland scores better for retirees than 10% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 28%. 8.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in Vineland?
The median owner-occupied home in Vineland is valued at $154,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,375, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $921 a month.
What is the weather like in Vineland?
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows -0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.8 inches of precipitation a year and 36.0 inches of snow.
Does Vineland get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vineland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 18, 1997. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)