What percentage of people rent in Viola, WI?
17.1% (±7.1 points) of the occupied homes in Viola, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 40 renting households against 194 that own their home.
In Viola, the share of households that rent went from 31.3% in 2015–2019 to 17.1% in 2020–2024 (−14.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 17.1% (±7.1 points)
- Renting households
- 40 (±20)
- Median renter income
- $88,056 (±$24,738)
Who rents and who owns in Viola
| Viola | Richland County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 17.1% (±7.1 points) | 26.1% (±2.5 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 40 (±20) | 1,895 (±199) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 194 (±26) | 5,355 (±179) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.6) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $88,056 (±$24,738) | $39,027 (±$2,763) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $88,500 (±$17,817) | $76,352 (±$2,350) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
In Viola, the renter share is lower than in Richland County (26.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Richland County, Viola ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 683 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Viola has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.3% (±7.3 points) | 17.1% (±7.1 points) | −14.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $723 (±$105) | $1,051 (±$144) | +45.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,750 (±$10,032) | $88,214 (±$14,432) | +101.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Viola
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | — | 17.1% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Town of Forest (Richland County) | 2.5 mi | 5.3% (±3.9 points) | Lower |
| Town of Liberty (Vernon County) | 3.0 mi | 8.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kickapoo | 4.2 mi | 14.3% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Farge | 5.2 mi | 37.1% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Readstown | 5.9 mi | 36.1% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Town of Stark | 6.6 mi | 9.4% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Webster | 7.0 mi | 16.3% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Sylvan | 7.2 mi | 21.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Forest (Richland County), WI (5.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Farge, WI (37.1%), Readstown, WI (36.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Dayton (Richland County) | 31.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 3 | Lone Rock | 28.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Westford (Richland County) | 24.7% (±11.0 points) |
| 5 | Cazenovia | 24.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Eagle (Richland County) | 23.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Sylvan | 21.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 8 | Viola | 17.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 9 | Boaz | 16.4% (±12.3 points) |
| 10 | Town of Bloom | 15.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 11 | Town of Ithaca | 14.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Buena Vista (Richland County) | 13.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 13 | Town of Marshall (Richland County) | 13.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Willow | 11.7% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Richland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Viola
How many renters are there in Viola?
Viola has an estimated 40 (±20) renting households, 17.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Viola?
In Viola, the share of households that rent went from 31.3% in 2015–2019 to 17.1% in 2020–2024 (−14.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Viola?
A renting household in Viola has 2.1 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Viola?
The median renting household in Viola, WI has an income of $88,056 (±$24,738) a year, against $88,500 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Viola village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Viola village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Viola village, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Viola village, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Viola village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Viola village, Wisconsin (place:82900, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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