Living in Viola, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Viola · Census data 2020–2024
Viola has 551 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $88,214 (14% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $103,900, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Viola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Viola at a glance
- Population
- 551
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,214State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $103,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Viola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
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 $103,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 15.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.
Viola median household income
The median household income in Viola is $88,214 and the income per person is $33,663. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Viola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.35
Viola demographics
- Population
- 551
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Viola ›
Education in Viola
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Viola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Viola
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 88.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Viola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 551 | $88,214 | $103,900 | $1,051 |
| La Farge | 575 | $46,042 | $136,000 | $740 |
| Readstown | 381 | $36,875 | $110,700 | $671 |
| Soldiers Grove | 579 | $48,438 | $158,300 | $728 |
| Viroqua | 4,471 | $67,438 | $209,900 | $815 |
| Westby | 2,432 | $72,875 | $174,200 | $993 |
| Boaz | 116 | $63,438 | $113,800 | $925 |
| Gays Mills | 523 | $40,208 | $164,500 | $777 |
| Ontario | 422 | $50,250 | $141,700 | $748 |
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What is the median household income in Viola, WI?
The median household income in Viola is $88,214, 14% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $103,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Viola?
The median gross rent in Viola is $1,051 per month, about 15.7% of household income.
Is Viola, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Viola?
The median age in Viola is 44.4 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Viola?
The average commute to work in Viola is 21 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Viola?
The unemployment rate in Viola is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Viola?
18.7% 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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