At a Glance
Median Income
$97,500
$45,118 per capita
Home Value
$301,500
Zillow: $545,581
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Virgil a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.5% (58% 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.
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 (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population310
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,500
Per Capita$45,118
Unemployment1.5%
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%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.