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Vienna, WV


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Vienna, West Virginia

Vienna, West Virginia, in Wood county, is 67 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 88 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Parkersburg - Marietta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,861 people in Vienna.

The People and Families of Vienna

In Vienna, about 61% of adults are married.

Vienna has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vienna had a median family income of $49,477. Vienna has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city 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 city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,250) in Vienna. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Vienna Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Vienna is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Vienna, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyVienna Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Vienna Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Vienna Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Vienna Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Vienna People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Vienna College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Vienna Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Vienna Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Vienna, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens95
Female Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population36
Racial Diversity27
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty610
Median Family Income610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime83

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