Vienna is a small town of 587 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $73,636
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vienna stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 89.4
Vienna's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vienna costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vienna, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$298,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$597
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,636
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Vienna's violent crime rate is 320.9 per 100,000 residents
— 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
320.9 /100k
Property Crime
1769.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vienna is served primarily by Lincoln Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vienna, LA
National Avg
School District
Lincoln Parish
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vienna sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 59.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Vienna's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vienna roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $298,500 and median rent is $597/month.
Vienna's violent crime rate is 320.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1769.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vienna are operated by Lincoln Parish.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vienna, LA has a population of 587, a median household income of $73,636, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Vienna averages 57.3°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.6 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vienna, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71235.
The population of Vienna, Louisiana is 587 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vienna: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $298,500, median household income $73,636, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.