Living in Virginia City, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Virginia City · Census data 2020–2024
Virginia City has 644 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $114,000 (46% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $414,300.
Virginia City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Virginia City at a glance
- Population
- 644
- Median age
- 58.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $114,000State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $414,300State: $435,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
Is Virginia City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Nevada median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Virginia City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Virginia City the median home value is $414,300, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,156 a month in housing costs.
Virginia City median household income
The median household income in Virginia City is $114,000 and the income per person is $67,294. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Virginia City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 336
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.91
Virginia City demographics
- Population
- 644
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 336
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Virginia City ›
Education in Virginia City
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Virginia City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Virginia City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 45.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Virginia City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City | 644 | $114,000 | $414,300 | — |
| Silver City | 118 | $68,056 | $319,000 | — |
| Dayton | 15,781 | $102,819 | $433,200 | $1,521 |
| Washoe Valley | 3,315 | $122,614 | $609,700 | $1,410 |
| Carson City | 58,384 | $72,355 | $453,000 | $1,248 |
| Stagecoach | 1,892 | $70,000 | $322,400 | $1,029 |
| Incline Village | 9,272 | $167,069 | $1,454,600 | $1,961 |
| Indian Hills | 5,527 | $78,278 | $483,800 | $1,496 |
| Johnson Lane | 6,467 | $121,458 | $764,100 | $1,475 |
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What is the median household income in Virginia City, NV?
The median household income in Virginia City is $114,000, 46% higher than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Virginia City?
The median home value in Virginia City is $414,300, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
Is Virginia City, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Nevada median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Virginia City?
The median age in Virginia City is 58.2 years (Nevada: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Virginia City?
The unemployment rate in Virginia City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Virginia City?
31.6% of adults in Virginia City 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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