Living in Virgin, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Virgin · Census data 2020–2024
Virgin has 715 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $70,625 (26% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $585,900, the median rent is $2,094/month.
Virgin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Virgin at a glance
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 46.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $70,625State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $585,900State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $2,094/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Virgin a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Utah median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Virgin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Virgin the median home value is $585,900, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,094 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,675 a month in housing costs.
Virgin median household income
The median household income in Virgin is $70,625 and the income per person is $34,379. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Virgin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 269
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.85
Virgin demographics
- Population
- 715
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 33.8%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Virgin ›
Education in Virgin
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Virgin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Virgin
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Virgin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin | 715 | $70,625 | $585,900 | $2,094 |
| La Verkin | 4,476 | $68,269 | $393,300 | $1,392 |
| Toquerville | 2,344 | $97,813 | $563,200 | $946 |
| Leeds | 646 | $84,688 | $480,600 | $1,413 |
| Rockville | 260 | $54,722 | $492,400 | $1,513 |
| Hurricane | 22,771 | $75,016 | $456,000 | $1,426 |
| Apple Valley | 1,181 | $86,250 | $457,800 | $1,750 |
| Springdale | 421 | $89,000 | $867,300 | $1,077 |
| Washington | 32,348 | $91,853 | $570,400 | $1,614 |
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What is the median household income in Virgin, UT?
The median household income in Virgin is $70,625, 26% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Virgin?
The median home value in Virgin is $585,900, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Virgin?
The median gross rent in Virgin is $2,094 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Virgin, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Utah median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Virgin?
The median age in Virgin is 46.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Virgin?
The average commute to work in Virgin is 28 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Virgin?
The unemployment rate in Virgin is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Virgin?
31.6% of adults in Virgin 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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