Virginia City, Nevada 

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Population

770

-12.4% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

Median Income

$63,950

Median Home Price

$395,200

Median Age

51.3

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.5 / 4.8

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Virginia City, Nevada

Living in Virginia City, NV is a truly unique experience. Located in the mountains of Nevada, this small town is full of history and charm. Many of the original buildings from the mining era still stand today, providing a glimpse into the past. In addition to its historical significance, Virginia City also offers a quiet, rural atmosphere perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town also offers plenty of outdoor activities like camping, hiking and biking. With its picturesque views and friendly people, living in Virginia City can be both an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Mid-sized city - Western Nevada, 15 miles east of the California border.
State: Nevada
County: Storey County
Metro Area: Reno Metro Area
City: Virginia City
Zip Codes: 89440
Cost of Living: -3.0% lower
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 4400 ft above sea level

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Virginia City, Nv Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Tax climate
Attractive setting
Nearby mountains
Cons
Growth and sprawl
Rapid cost increases
Employment sustainability

What Bert Has To Say About Reno Metro Area

The self-described “Biggest Little City in the World” is growing up to be a not-so-little city, combining its traditional heritage as a transportation, mining, and gambling center with distinct features of a California satellite. Rapid growth has brought a more diverse amenity base and family-friendly environment that is quite desirable. A favorable tax climate and strategic location as a distribution point to northern California has generated commercial and industrial development.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Virginia City is 5.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Virginia City jobs have increased by 4.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Virginia City's cost of living is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Virginia City's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Virginia City, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Storey county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 66.3% to 31.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Virginia City's population is 770 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 12.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 26.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Virginia City is Real Estate: $395,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.7%.

SCHOOLS
Virginia City public schools spend $17,175 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Virginia City. More Education



Best Places to Live in Virginia City Rankings


Housing Market in Virginia City

It's a good time to buy in Virginia City. Home Appreciation is up 4.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Virginia City is $395,200.
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Reviews for Virginia City   1 Reviews
Water Quallity - 1/27/2014
I find the water quality score of 40 in Virginia City to be open for debate. It is basically snow melt, coming from Lake Marlette in the Tahoe area. Looks great. Tastes... Read More

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