What are the schools like in Vienna, IL?

Vienna is served primarily by Vienna SD 55. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Vienna?

The median household income in Vienna, IL is $47,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Vienna, IL?

Vienna has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

Vienna, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vienna, IL affordable or expensive?

Vienna's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vienna is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,000 and the median rent is $627 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vienna, IL?

Vienna has a violent crime rate of 74.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1564.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vienna, IL a Good Place to Live?

Vienna is a small town of 2,319 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,000 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Vienna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vienna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vienna city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.2

Vienna's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vienna costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vienna, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$627	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vienna's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.5 /100k

Property Crime

1564.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Vienna is served primarily by Vienna SD 55. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vienna, IL	National Avg
School District	Vienna SD 55	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vienna sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vienna, IL
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Vienna, IL	National Avg
Population	2,319	—
Median Age	30.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Vienna

Vienna, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna, IL affordable or expensive?

Vienna's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vienna roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,000 and median rent is $627/month.

What is the crime rate in Vienna, IL?

Vienna's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1564.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vienna?

Public schools in Vienna are operated by Vienna SD 55. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vienna, IL a good place to live?

Vienna, IL has a population of 2,319, a median household income of $47,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vienna?

Vienna averages 43.3°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vienna?

Vienna, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62995.

What is the population of Vienna?

The population of Vienna, Illinois is 2,319 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vienna?

Key numbers for living in Vienna: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $81,000, median household income $47,000, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vienna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.