What are the schools like in Virginia, IL?

Virginia is served primarily by Virginia CUSD 64. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Virginia?

The median household income in Virginia, IL is $48,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Virginia, IL?

Virginia has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.3 inches.

Virginia, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Virginia, IL affordable or expensive?

Virginia's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Virginia is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,900 and the median rent is $640 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Virginia, IL?

Crime rate data for Virginia is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Virginia, IL a Good Place to Live?

Virginia is a small town of 1,490 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,438 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Virginia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Virginia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Virginia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.2

Virginia's overall cost of living index is 89.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Virginia costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Virginia, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$640	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Virginia is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Virginia is served primarily by Virginia CUSD 64. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Virginia, IL	National Avg
School District	Virginia CUSD 64	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Virginia sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 19.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Virginia, IL
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	19.3"

Demographics

Metric	Virginia, IL	National Avg
Population	1,490	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Literberry, IL 7 mi Chandlerville, IL 7 mi Arenzville, IL 10 mi Ashland, IL 12 mi Beardstown, IL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Virginia

Virginia, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62691

Virginia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virginia, IL affordable or expensive?

Virginia's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Virginia roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,900 and median rent is $640/month.

What is the crime rate in Virginia, IL?

Crime data for Virginia is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Virginia?

Public schools in Virginia are operated by Virginia CUSD 64. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Virginia, IL a good place to live?

Virginia, IL has a population of 1,490, a median household income of $48,438, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Virginia?

Virginia averages 36.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 19.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Virginia?

Virginia, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62691.

What is the population of Virginia?

The population of Virginia, Illinois is 1,490 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Virginia?

Key numbers for living in Virginia: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $91,900, median household income $48,438, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Virginia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.