Living in Vienna, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vienna · Census data 2020–2024
Vienna has 16,412 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $216,953 (133% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $1,008,800, the median rent is $2,391/month.
Vienna at a glance
- Population
- 16,412
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $216,953State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $1,008,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,391/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Vienna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 133% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 163% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vienna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vienna the median home value is $1,008,800, 203% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,391 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Vienna median household income
The median household income in Vienna is $216,953 and the income per person is $97,827. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Vienna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,818
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.95
Vienna demographics
- Population
- 16,412
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 5,553
- Foreign-born
- 21.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vienna ›
Education in Vienna
74.7% of adults 25 and older in Vienna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 42.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vienna
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Drive alone
- 46.3%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Vienna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 16,412 | $216,953 | $1,008,800 | $2,391 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,957 | $244,265 | $951,400 | $3,501 |
| Merrifield | 20,698 | $136,373 | $660,800 | $2,368 |
| Tysons | 28,936 | $129,818 | $640,000 | $2,497 |
| Oakton | 36,528 | $160,663 | $792,100 | $2,276 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Wolf Trap | 15,858 | $250,001 | $1,204,000 | $3,501 |
| Mantua | 8,298 | $213,047 | $1,001,200 | $2,064 |
| Pimmit Hills | 6,589 | $172,880 | $966,500 | $2,474 |
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Vienna ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Vienna: FAQ
What is the median household income in Vienna, VA?
The median household income in Vienna is $216,953, 133% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vienna?
The median home value in Vienna is $1,008,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Vienna?
The median gross rent in Vienna is $2,391 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Vienna, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 133% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 163% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Vienna?
The median age in Vienna is 41.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Vienna?
The average commute to work in Vienna is 26 minutes; 35.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vienna?
The unemployment rate in Vienna is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vienna?
74.7% of adults in 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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