Virginia City, Montana (2026) · Jason Woodhead / CC BY 4.0Virginia City, Montana from Alder Gulch in the late 1890s by Charles Roscoe Savage (cropped) · Charles Roscoe Savage / Public domain
Virginia City is a small town of 127 in Montana, with a median household income of $75,625
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Strengths:
Virginia City stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Virginia City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Virginia City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Virginia City metro area.
Metric
Virginia City, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$280,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Virginia City's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.1 /100k
Property Crime
279.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Virginia City is served primarily by Madison.
Metric
Virginia City, MT
National Avg
School District
Madison
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Virginia City sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 15.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.7 inches of snow per year.
Virginia City has a median home value of $280,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $75,625.
Virginia City's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 279.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Virginia City are operated by Madison.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Virginia City, MT has a population of 127, a median household income of $75,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Virginia City averages 36.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.7 inches
with about 64.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Virginia City, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59755.
The population of Virginia City, Montana is 127 with a median age of 67.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Virginia City: median home $280,600, median household income $75,625, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Virginia City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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