Living in Virginia, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Virginia · Census data 2020–2024
Virginia has 1,543 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $59,375 (29% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $93,100, the median rent is $700/month.
Virginia at a glance
- Population
- 1,543
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $93,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Virginia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Virginia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Virginia the median home value is $93,100, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Virginia median household income
The median household income in Virginia is $59,375 and the income per person is $29,161. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Virginia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 666
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.41
Virginia demographics
- Population
- 1,543
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 622
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Virginia ›
Education in Virginia
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Virginia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Virginia
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Virginia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,543 | $59,375 | $93,100 | $700 |
| Chandlerville | 534 | $44,375 | $68,800 | $1,005 |
| Arenzville | 342 | $80,750 | $104,700 | $900 |
| Ashland | 999 | $68,060 | $98,500 | $571 |
| Beardstown | 6,169 | $60,587 | $82,100 | $762 |
| Concord | 162 | $55,893 | $109,200 | — |
| Tallula | 494 | $69,167 | $94,500 | $1,028 |
| Jacksonville | 18,014 | $65,432 | $128,200 | $711 |
| Pleasant Plains | 886 | $89,643 | $169,000 | $1,079 |
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What is the median household income in Virginia, IL?
The median household income in Virginia is $59,375, 29% 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 Virginia?
The median home value in Virginia is $93,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Virginia?
The median gross rent in Virginia is $700 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Virginia, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Virginia?
The median age in Virginia is 40.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Virginia?
The average commute to work in Virginia is 23 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Virginia is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Virginia?
16.9% of adults in Virginia 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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