Vienna, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,575 Population 2,664/sq mi density
$65,211 Median Income $39,689 per capita
$155,500 Home Value $191,235 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 3,309 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,211 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vienna, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,211
13% below
$39,689 per capita
Home Value
$155,500
45% below
Zillow: $191,235
Median Rent
$837/mo
28% below
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
60% below
3,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Vienna Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vienna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
55%
Rent
72%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vienna a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vienna residents earn a median household income of $65,211 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,689. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vienna is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,235. Median rent is $837/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Vienna reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,309/100K.

Education

32.7% of adults in Vienna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vienna has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population10,575
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,664/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,211
Per Capita$39,689
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,500
Rent$837
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$191,235
Housing Units4,976
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property3,309/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation691 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Vienna was founded in 1935.
The median home in Vienna was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.