At a Glance
Median Income
$62,361
$46,729 per capita
Home Value
$267,300
Zillow: $351,587
Violent Crime
0/100K
671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.7% smoking rate
How Viola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Viola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Viola a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Viola residents earn a median household income of $62,361 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,729. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Viola is $267,300 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,587. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Viola reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 671/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Viola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Viola has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,361
Per Capita$46,729
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$267,300
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$351,587
Housing Units36
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property671/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation57 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Viola was built in 1938.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.