Virginia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,362 Population 446/sq mi density
$48,321 Median Income $31,013 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $131,095 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
412 Violent Crime/100K 2,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,321 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Virginia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,321
36% below
$31,013 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
58% below
Zillow: $131,095
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
8% above
2,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

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
64%
Home Value
42%
Rent
68%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virginia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Virginia residents earn a median household income of $48,321 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,013. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Virginia is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,095. Median rent is $789/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Virginia reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,181/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Virginia has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,362
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,321
Per Capita$31,013
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$789
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$131,095
Housing Units4,818
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent412/100K
Property2,181/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,538 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Virginia was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.