Living in Virden, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Virden · Census data 2020–2024
Virden has 3,171 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $80,577 (3% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $101,300, the median rent is $864/month.
Virden at a glance
- Population
- 3,171
- Median age
- 36.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,577State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $101,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $864/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Virden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Virden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Virden the median home value is $101,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Virden median household income
The median household income in Virden is $80,577 and the income per person is $34,873. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Virden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,444
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.52
Virden demographics
- Population
- 3,171
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,228
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Virden ›
Education in Virden
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Virden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Virden
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Virden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virden | 3,171 | $80,577 | $101,300 | $864 |
| Thayer | 531 | $62,083 | $97,100 | $968 |
| Girard | 1,743 | $50,300 | $98,100 | $808 |
| Auburn | 4,306 | $81,411 | $149,600 | $1,011 |
| Nilwood | 151 | $46,771 | $47,600 | — |
| Divernon | 1,164 | $71,750 | $133,700 | $1,034 |
| Farmersville | 763 | $63,750 | $116,900 | $764 |
| Standard City | 182 | $49,333 | $70,000 | — |
| Waggoner | 169 | $70,417 | $37,500 | $650 |
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What is the median household income in Virden, IL?
The median household income in Virden is $80,577, 3% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Virden?
The median home value in Virden is $101,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Virden?
The median gross rent in Virden is $864 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Virden, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Virden?
The median age in Virden is 36.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Virden?
The average commute to work in Virden is 24 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Virden?
The unemployment rate in Virden is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Virden?
13.5% of adults in Virden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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