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Vienna, VA


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Vienna, Virginia

Vienna, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 6 miles NW of Annandale, Virginia (center to center) and 13 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,453 people in Vienna.

The People and Families of Vienna

In Vienna, about 62% of adults are married. Many folks in Vienna are married and settled down.

Approximately 19% of Vienna is non-white. In Virginia, Vienna is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vienna had a median family income of $93,043. Vienna has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Vienna living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Vienna. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($478,694) in Vienna. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Vienna.

Vienna Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Vienna is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Vienna, 80% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Vienna is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Vienna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyVienna Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyVienna People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyVienna Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Vienna College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Vienna Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Vienna Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Vienna Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Vienna Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Vienna, VA

Comparing Vienna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime87

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