The Vinton, VA employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Vinton is $22,641, which is 35% lower than than the Virginia average and 24% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $44,012, which is 33% lower than than the Virginia average and 20% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Vinton is 5%, which is 13% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Vinton is 12% which is 21% lower than than the national average.