Living in Vienna, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vienna · Census data 2020–2024
Vienna has 10,518 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $60,388 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $154,300, the median rent is $809/month.
Vienna at a glance
- Population
- 10,518
- Median age
- 40.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,388State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $154,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $809/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Vienna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Vienna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vienna the median home value is $154,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Vienna median household income
The median household income in Vienna is $60,388 and the income per person is $40,868. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Vienna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,197
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.22
Vienna demographics
- Population
- 10,518
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 4,699
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vienna ›
Education in Vienna
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Vienna have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vienna
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Vienna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Belpre | 6,654 | $54,592 | $159,000 | $867 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,117 |
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | $236,700 | $836 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Vienna, WV?
The median household income in Vienna is $60,388, about the same as the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $154,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Vienna?
The median gross rent in Vienna is $809 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Vienna, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Vienna?
The median age in Vienna is 40.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Vienna?
The average commute to work in Vienna is 21 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vienna?
The unemployment rate in Vienna is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vienna?
31.4% 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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