The Town FilesViola, New York
Community in Rockland County · population 8,208 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,044,300
- Household income
- $83,913
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 27.3
Viola is a community of 8,208 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $1,044,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of New York towns, more vibrant than 84% of New York towns, better transit than 74% of New York towns.
How Viola ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Viola is worth $1,044,300, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 12.4 times the median household income of $83,913, which is more affordable than 1% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,765 a month. 59.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Viola | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,044,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,765 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $83,913 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 12.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Viola
| People | Viola | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 39.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Viola
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Viola since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 6, 1956 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 8, 2021.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Viola itself the ACS puts it at 10.7%.
Towns near Viola
- Kaser, NY0.8 mi · 5,491 people · home $877,000
- Monsey, NY1.2 mi · 26,954 people · home $921,000
- Montebello, NY1.4 mi · 4,507 people · home $847,100
- Ramapo, NY1.5 mi · 148,919 people · home $653,100
- Spring Valley, NY2.0 mi · 33,066 people · home $381,800
- Airmont, NY2.0 mi · 10,166 people · home $710,700
- New Hempstead, NY2.2 mi · 5,463 people · home $816,600
- Wesley Hills, NY2.2 mi · 6,116 people · home $909,800
Viola questions
Is Viola, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Viola scores better for retirees than 21% of New York towns and quieter than 4%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.3).
How much does a house cost in Viola?
The median owner-occupied home in Viola is valued at $1,044,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,913, so homes cost about 12.4 times income. Median rent is $1,765 a month.
What is the weather like in Viola?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 34.4 inches of snow.
Does Viola get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Viola since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 6, 1956. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)