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Virgil, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kane County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
310 Population 142/sq mi density
$97,500 Median Income $45,118 per capita
$301,500 Home Value $545,581 Zillow
$1,058 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 76 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$301,500 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Virgil, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,500
30% above
$45,118 per capita
Home Value
$301,500
7% above
Zillow: $545,581
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
9% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
76/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Virgil Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Virgil's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
130%
Home Value
107%
Rent
91%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virgil a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Virgil residents earn a median household income of $97,500 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,118. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Virgil is $301,500 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,581. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Virgil reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 76/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Virgil hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Virgil has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,500
Per Capita$45,118
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$301,500
Rent$1,058
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$545,581
Housing Units131
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property76/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,046/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation863 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

Virgil was founded in 1990.
The median home in Virgil was built in 1973.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.