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Virginia City, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
721 Population 829/sq mi density
$108,214 Median Income $59,931 per capita
$414,900 Home Value $449,505 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
327 Violent Crime/100K 2,653 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$414,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Virginia City, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,214
44% above
$59,931 per capita
Home Value
$414,900
47% above
Zillow: $449,505
Violent Crime
327/100K
14% below
2,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
45% above
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
144%
Home Value
147%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virginia City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Virginia City residents earn a median household income of $108,214 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,931. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Virginia City is $414,900 , 47% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,505. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Virginia City reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,653/100K.

Education

48.9% of adults in Virginia City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Virginia City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population721
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,214
Per Capita$59,931
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608

Housing

A+
Home Value$414,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$449,505
Housing Units467
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent327/100K
Property2,653/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,548/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,107 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Virginia City was founded in 1859.
The median home in Virginia City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.