At a Glance
Median Income
$108,214
$59,931 per capita
Home Value
$414,900
Zillow: $449,505
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Virginia City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population721
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,548/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
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.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.