Living in Viola, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Viola · Census data 2020–2024
Viola has 899 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $72,500 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $120,000, the median rent is $705/month.
Viola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Viola at a glance
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $120,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Viola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Viola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Viola the median home value is $120,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Viola median household income
The median household income in Viola is $72,500 and the income per person is $38,929. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Viola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 438
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.24
Viola demographics
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Viola ›
Education in Viola
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Viola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Viola
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Viola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 899 | $72,500 | $120,000 | $705 |
| Matherville | 657 | $86,500 | $134,800 | $856 |
| Cable | 122 | $104,375 | $329,000 | — |
| Windsor | 704 | $59,333 | $109,800 | $447 |
| Preemption | 127 | $86,406 | $110,900 | — |
| Aledo | 3,668 | $72,292 | $147,600 | $806 |
| Sherrard | 691 | $98,750 | $150,200 | $850 |
| Reynolds | 584 | $76,458 | $151,200 | $1,250 |
| North Henderson | 191 | $74,231 | $66,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Viola, IL?
The median household income in Viola is $72,500, 13% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Viola?
The median home value in Viola is $120,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Viola?
The median gross rent in Viola is $705 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Viola, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Viola?
The median age in Viola is 46.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Viola?
The average commute to work in Viola is 26 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Viola?
The unemployment rate in Viola is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Viola?
18.6% of adults in Viola 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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