South Vienna is a small town of 573 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,708
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Vienna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Vienna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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: 88.7
South Vienna's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Vienna costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Vienna, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$829
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
South Vienna's violent crime rate is 618.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
618.3 /100k
Property Crime
2375.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Vienna is served primarily by Northeastern Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Vienna, OH
National Avg
School District
Northeastern Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Vienna sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.4 inches of snow per year.
South Vienna's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Vienna roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,400 and median rent is $829/month.
South Vienna's violent crime rate is 618.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2375.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Vienna are operated by Northeastern Local.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Vienna, OH has a population of 573, a median household income of $67,708, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
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.
South Vienna averages 33.2°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 20.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Vienna, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45369.
The population of South Vienna, Ohio is 573 with a median age of 51.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Vienna: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $136,400, median household income $67,708, crime index 143 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Vienna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
