At a Glance
Median Income
$80,625
$32,498 per capita
Home Value
$466,300
Zillow: $583,403
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.2% smoking rate
How Virgin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Virgin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Virgin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Virgin residents earn a median household income of $80,625 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,498. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Virgin is $466,300 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $583,403. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
25.6% of adults in Virgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Virgin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population734
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,625
Per Capita$32,498
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
B
Home Value$466,300
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$583,403
Housing Units256
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,515 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Virgin was founded in 1857.
The median home in Virgin was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.