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Vienna, VA

Vienna is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Vienna has a population of 16,473. Significantly more people live in ZIP codes with the Vienna postal addresses (22180, 22181, and 22182), bordered approximately by Interstate 66 on the south, Interstate 495 on the east, Route 7 to the north, and Hunter Mill Road to the west, than in the town itself.

Vienna is located at 38°54′N 77°16′W (38.8991, −77.2607), at an elevation of 358 feet (109 meters). It lies in the Piedmont approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southwest of the Potomac River. Wolftrap Creek, a tributary of nearby Difficult Run, flows north from its source in the eastern part of town. The Bear Branch of Accotink Creek, a Potomac tributary, flows south from its source in the southern part of town. Located in Northern Virginia on Interstate 66, Vienna is 12 miles (19 km) west of Washington, D.C., and 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Fairfax, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km²), all of it land. As a suburb of Washington, D.C., Vienna is a part of both the Washington metropolitan area and the larger Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. It is bordered on all sides by other Washington suburbs, including Wolf Trap to the north, Tysons Corner to the northeast, Dunn Loring to the east, Merrifield to the south, and Oakton to the west. These communities are unincorporated, and portions of them lie in ZIP codes with Vienna postal addresses despite lying outside the town's borders.

Non-native settlement in the region dates to the mid-18th century. In 1754, prominent soldier and landowner Colonel Charles Broadwater settled within the town boundaries. Broadwater's son-in-law, John Hunter built the first recorded house there in 1767, naming it Ayr Hill to recall his birthplace, Ayr, Scotland. That name was then applied to the tiny developing community. The name of the town was changed in the 1850s, when a doctor, William Hendrick, settled there if the town renamed itself after his hometown, Phelps, New York, which was then known as Vienna.

On June 17, 1861, the Battle of Vienna, one of the earliest armed clashes of the American Civil War, was fought in Vienna. A Union Army unit under Brigadier General Robert C. Schenck approached Vienna from the east by train but was ambushed and forced to retreat by a Confederate force led by Colonel Maxcy Gregg. Several historical markers in Vienna detail its Civil War history. In addition, in the center of town lies the well-preserved Freeman House; which, in 1861, was the polling place for the secession vote and was used during the war by both sides as a hospital. The house has been turned into a museum and gift shop.

The First Baptist Church of Vienna was founded in 1867, and the original church structure was built using Union Army barracks lumber obtained through the Freedmen's Bureau. This church building was also the town's first black public school. The first white public school was built in 1872.

The town is also well-connected to healthcare resources, including nearby Inova Fairfax Hospital, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. There are also health and wellness centers around. Relax and rejuvenate with Massage Envy's professional massage services. Choose from a variety of massage techniques and wellness enhancements at multiple locations in Virginia. Experience therapeutic massage at Elements Massage. Discover personalized treatments to relieve stress, pain, and tension for a healthier body and mind. Restore balance and wellness at Massage Heights. Enjoy customized massages, skincare treatments, and aromatherapy for a rejuvenating experience. Unwind with massages and facials at Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. Experience relaxation and skincare services in a tranquil spa environment. Discover the benefits of therapeutic massage at LaVida Massage of Fredericksburg. Experience customized treatments to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being.

Top sites in Vienna, VA: Freeman Store & Museum, Vienna’s Historic Original 1897 Library, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Population: 16,518 (2021). Elevation: 367 feet (112 m). Area: 4.41 sq mi (11.42 km²). ZIP Code: 22180. Area code(s): 703, 571.

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Is Vienna, VA a nice place to live?

Vienna is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 16,401. Vienna is in Fairfax County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Vienna offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Vienna, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the best neighborhood in Vienna, VA?

Stonewall Manor, Four Corners, Old Courthouse, and Tysons Green are among the many sought-after neighborhoods within Vienna. Vienna is surrounded by affluent Washington, D.C., suburbs, including Wolf Trap to the north and Tysons (aka Tysons Corner), Fairfax County's central business district, to the northeast. Vienna was the site of the eponymous Battle of Vienna, an early engagement of the Civil War on June 17, 1861. Battle Street is named in honor of that historic engagement.

Why is Vienna, VA so expensive?

The cost of living in Vienna is 60% higher than the rest of Virginia and 71% more expensive than the national average. However, most of this is due to housing. Housing costs in Vienna are 211% more expensive than the national average. The average price of a home in Vienna is $773,000 or $325 per square foot.

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