Virginia City, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Madison County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
148 Population 156/sq mi density
$288,600 Home Value $620,428 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Virginia City, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$288,600
2% above
Zillow: $620,428
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Virginia City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
102%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virginia City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Virginia City is $288,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,428. Median rent is $875/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

17.6% of adults in Virginia City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Virginia City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans22.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,845
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

Home Value$288,600
Rent$875
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$620,428
Housing Units145
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation5,914 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Virginia City was founded in 1863.
The median home in Virginia City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.