Living in New Vienna, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Vienna · Census data 2020–2024
New Vienna has 372 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $93,250 (24% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $201,600, the median rent is $733/month.
New Vienna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Vienna at a glance
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 48.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $93,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $201,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Vienna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Iowa median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Vienna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Vienna the median home value is $201,600, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,308 a month in housing costs.
New Vienna median household income
The median household income in New Vienna is $93,250 and the income per person is $49,471. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in New Vienna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.06
New Vienna demographics
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 181
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Vienna ›
Education in New Vienna
16.4% of adults 25 and older in New Vienna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Vienna
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
New Vienna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Vienna | 372 | $93,250 | $201,600 | $733 |
| Luxemburg | 229 | $83,750 | $182,800 | — |
| Dyersville | 4,423 | $83,559 | $234,100 | $1,091 |
| Holy Cross | 280 | $64,375 | $192,400 | $633 |
| Colesburg | 545 | $51,719 | $117,100 | $508 |
| Farley | 1,889 | $97,143 | $266,000 | $991 |
| Earlville | 868 | $76,250 | $161,400 | $787 |
| Worthington | 431 | $97,500 | $166,800 | — |
| North Buena Vista | 139 | $51,719 | $109,400 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in New Vienna, IA?
The median household income in New Vienna is $93,250, 24% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Vienna?
The median home value in New Vienna is $201,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in New Vienna?
The median gross rent in New Vienna is $733 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is New Vienna, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Iowa median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in New Vienna?
The median age in New Vienna is 48.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in New Vienna?
The average commute to work in New Vienna is 28 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Vienna?
The unemployment rate in New Vienna is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Vienna?
16.4% of adults in New Vienna 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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