Vilonia is a very small city located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 4,485 people and two associated neighborhoods, Vilonia is the 84th largest community in Arkansas. Vilonia has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Vilonia, where the median household income is $77,524.00. Vilonia real estate is some of the most expensive in Arkansas, although Vilonia house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Vilonia isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Vilonia are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Vilonia is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Vilonia who work in healthcare (13.24%), sales jobs (12.85%), and office and administrative support (10.59%). Vilonia is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Vilonia’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Vilonia, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.63 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. In terms of college education, Vilonia is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.36% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Vilonia in 2022 was $26,844, which is upper middle income relative to Arkansas, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $107,376 for a family of four. However, Vilonia contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Vilonia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Vilonia residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Vilonia include German, Irish, English, Russian, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Vilonia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
