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Virginia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cass County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,491 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$51,818 Median Income $28,608 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $101,596 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,818 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $663/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Virginia, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,818
31% below
$28,608 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
67% below
Zillow: $101,596
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
64/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Virginia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
33%
Rent
57%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virginia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Virginia residents earn a median household income of $51,818 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,608. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 266 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Virginia is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,596. Median rent is $663/month, with 27.5% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Virginia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 64/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Virginia has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,491
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,818
Per Capita$28,608
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$884M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$663
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$101,596
Housing Units663
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property64/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation619 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Virginia was founded in 1836.
The median home in Virginia was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.