Living in Virgil, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Virgil · Census data 2020–2024
Virgil has 312 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $93,542 (12% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $296,600, the median rent is $1,118/month.
Virgil is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Virgil at a glance
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 48.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,542State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $296,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,118/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Virgil a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Virgil
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Virgil the median home value is $296,600, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,952 a month in housing costs.
Virgil median household income
The median household income in Virgil is $93,542 and the income per person is $46,763. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Virgil: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.24
Virgil demographics
- Population
- 312
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Virgil ›
Education in Virgil
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Virgil have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Virgil
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Virgil vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil | 312 | $93,542 | $296,600 | $1,118 |
| Lily Lake | 1,293 | $140,313 | $418,800 | $1,500 |
| Maple Park | 1,573 | $107,045 | $288,400 | $1,728 |
| Campton Hills | 10,877 | $209,134 | $547,500 | $1,750 |
| Elburn | 6,354 | $127,731 | $389,300 | $1,708 |
| Burlington | 425 | $84,219 | $296,200 | $1,517 |
| Sycamore | 18,559 | $84,120 | $265,700 | $1,140 |
| Cortland | 4,564 | $73,971 | $233,200 | $1,552 |
| Kaneville | 523 | $86,875 | $318,100 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Virgil, IL?
The median household income in Virgil is $93,542, 12% higher 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 Virgil?
The median home value in Virgil is $296,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Virgil?
The median gross rent in Virgil is $1,118 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Virgil, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Virgil?
The median age in Virgil is 48.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Virgil?
The average commute to work in Virgil is 31 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Virgil?
The unemployment rate in Virgil is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Virgil?
20.6% of adults in Virgil 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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