Virginia City, Nevada

Quick Statistics

Virginia City is a community in Storey County, Nevada, home to about 644 people spread across 0.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $51,571 a year, and a typical home is worth about $414,300. About 49.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 25 percent over the past decade.

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644
Total Population
▼ down 25% since 2012
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0.87 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$51,571
Median Personal Income
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$414,300
Median Home Value
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49.2%
College Educated
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91.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 16.8 points since 2010
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Among the Nevada towns GeoStat tracks, Virginia City ranks number 75 of 123 in population, number 15 in median household income, number 39 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Virginia City typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 46 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Virginia City
# Town Distance Population
1.Dayton, NV6.1 mi.15,781
2.Washoe Valley, NV6.9 mi.3,315
3.Carson City, NV11.9 mi.58,384
4.Stagecoach, NV14.7 mi.1,892
5.Incline Village, NV16.2 mi.9,272
6.Indian Hills, NV16.9 mi.5,527
7.Johnson Lane, NV17.2 mi.6,467
8.Sparks, NV18.8 mi.110,024
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia City

What is the population of Virginia City, Nevada?
Virginia City has a population of about 644 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Virginia City, Nevada in?
Virginia City is located in Storey County, Nevada.

What is the median home value in Virginia City, Nevada?
The median home value in Virginia City is about $414,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Virginia City, Nevada?
The median personal income in Virginia City is about $51,571 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Virginia City, Nevada?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Storey County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.

What is the weather like in Virginia City, Nevada?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 46 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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