Vineland, NJ

Vineland, New Jersey

Introduction to Vineland, New Jersey

Vineland, New Jersey, in Cumberland county, is 33 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vineland is situated on the Maurice River. The Atlantic Ocean is 38 miles away. Welch's Grape Juice was founded in Vineland. The city is home to the biggest farmer's cooperative situated on the East Coast. It has a large Hispanic population. Parts of Vineland have been designated as Urban Enterprise Zones.

Vineland History

In 1861 Charles Landis purchased a vast acreage in the area in order to establish a utopian city. Houses were constructed in 1862 and train service connected Vinland with New York City and Philadelphia. Landis forbid the sale of alcohol and required the new landowners to build a home on the land within a year of buying the property. He also required the residents to clear the wooded land and be involved in farming every year.

Landis thought the soil was excellent for growing grapes. He began advertising in order to entice Italian grape growers to the town. Thomas Bramwell Welch, the founder of Welch's Grape Juice bought the grapes grown in Vineland. The city was incorporated in 1880. Vinland was formerly a major supplier of poultry for the nation. Arthur Goldhaft founded Vineland Poultry Productions and developed the important fowl pox chicken vaccine which guards the world's chicken supply from the disease.

Vineland Attractions

Vineland is home to numerous noteworthy historic sites. Some of the structures are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including Daniel R. Morrill House, Sacred Heart Church, Myron Kimball House, The site of Dr. Thomas B. Welsh Home and Factory, Coney's Tavern, and the Aubrey Louis Hanford House. Other Vineland and nearby attractions include:

• Kimball Glass Headquarters features interesting architecture.
• Deptford Mall.
• Garden State Discovery Museum.
• Palace of Depression.
• The Vineland Produce Auction is one of the largest of its kind on the East Coast.
• Wheaton Village is a historic site which provides visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the notable glass blowing in southern New Jersey and to view the creation of glass art.
• Bay-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra.
• The Vineland Ice Arena features hockey tournaments and is home to the Vineland Patriots hockey team.

Vineland Activities

Parvin State Park is a vast acreage enjoyed for fishing, hiking, camping and paddling. The nearby Union Lake is utilized by canoeing enthusiasts. Families have fun at the nearby Clementon Amusement Park.

Vineland Higher Education

The city is home to Cumberland County College. Rowan University and Stockton State College are nearby.

Vineland Transportation

Atlantic City International Airport is the major airport closest to the city.

High Points

Vineland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Vineland, NJ

Comparing Vineland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Vineland Almanac

Vineland Climate

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Vineland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Vineland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

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Nearby Cities and Towns

Vineland Public Libraries

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Vineland Hospitals

SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1505 W SHERMAN AVE
(856) 641-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Vineland High Schools (2004)

VINELAND SR HIGH-SOUTH
2880 E CHESTNUT AVE
856-794-6800
Serves 1,374 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

EAST VINELAND
1898 PANTHER RD
856-794-6870
Serves 54 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Vineland Colleges

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CDM Institute

Cumberland County College

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