Living in Viola, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Viola · Census data 2020–2024
Viola has 8,461 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $83,913 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $1,044,300, the median rent is $1,765/month.
Viola at a glance
- Population
- 8,461
- Median age
- 27.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $83,913State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,044,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,765/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Viola a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 146% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
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 $1,044,300, 214% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,765 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Viola median household income
The median household income in Viola is $83,913 and the income per person is $36,548. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Viola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,598
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.47
Viola demographics
- Population
- 8,461
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 39.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 2,406
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Viola ›
Education in Viola
37.2% of adults 25 and older in Viola have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Viola
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.5%
Viola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 8,461 | $83,913 | $1,044,300 | $1,765 |
| Kaser | 5,694 | $26,848 | $877,000 | $1,341 |
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
| Montebello | 4,673 | $133,750 | $847,100 | $2,380 |
| Spring Valley | 33,192 | $57,196 | $381,800 | $1,695 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| New Hempstead | 5,472 | $126,165 | $816,600 | $1,691 |
| Wesley Hills | 6,196 | $209,345 | $909,800 | $1,866 |
| Hillcrest | 9,071 | $141,743 | $567,400 | $2,577 |
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What is the median household income in Viola, NY?
The median household income in Viola is $83,913, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (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 $1,044,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Viola?
The median gross rent in Viola is $1,765 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Viola, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 146% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Viola?
The median age in Viola is 27.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Viola?
The average commute to work in Viola is 29 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Viola?
The unemployment rate in Viola is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Viola?
37.2% 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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