Vienna has a small town feel with its historic downtown, year-round events, and farmers market. Throughout the year, the Town of Vienna offers 2,000 recreation classes, programs and special events that serve all ages. They have 13 parks and numerous trails and stream valleys for your enjoyment. Each year the Town works with a variety of community organizations and groups to provide Town wide special events such as ViVa!Vienna!, July 4th Festival, Oktoberfest, Halloween Parade and the Summer Concert Series on the Vienna Town Green.
Money Magazine ranked Vienna, VA as #3 for best places to live in America for 2013. The site says the listing is not just about places with strong economies, but also places “you could want… to raise a family, plenty of green space, good schools, and a strong sense of community.” The Town of Vienna was recognized for a strong sense of community through “walkability, a historic center, and unique businesses” that make Vienna unique. The article listed the Town Green, access to the Old Dominion and Washington Trail and the atmosphere of Church Street as key community assets. Vienna was also recognized as being a small and intimate town with easy access to the big city.
Vienna has consistently ranked high in the SafeWise safety rankings and ranked the 3rd safest city in the State of Virginia for 2019.