Virginia, Minnesota is a small city located in the northern part of the state. It has a population of 8,457 according to the 2019 U.S. Census data. Virginia enjoys many top-rated rankings from BestPlaces, including its high quality of life ranking. According to BestPlaces, Virginia ranks #7 for Quality of Life out of more than 4,000 cities across the United States. This is determined by factors such as crime rates, public education quality and availability of recreation activities. In addition, Virginia also ranks highly in amenities per capita (#2 out of 4,556), housing affordability (#3 out of 4556) and cost of living (#9 out of 4556). The city's overall rating from BestPlaces is an 8/10 which is higher than the national average. With these excellent rankings and its charming small town atmosphere, it's no wonder that Virginia is an attractive place to live and work in Minnesota.
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