Virginia City, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
721 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,214 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$414,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$752 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Storey County
9
Reno Metro Area
5
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Storey County
5
Reno Metro Area
5
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 34 30
Feb 6 35 32
Mar 5 30 36
Apr 3 12 41
May 2 3 49
Jun 1 0 56
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 0 0 63
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 2 2 47
Nov 5 14 37
Dec 6 32 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 7%

Schools

Virginia City Middle School
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 2.8 star
Virginia City High School
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Sutro Elementary School
4 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Western Nevada College
11 miles, SW 1.4 star
Carrington College-Reno
13 miles, N 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Sparks
16 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SW 4.1 star
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
11 miles, N 4.1 star
Northern Nevada Medical Center
16 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
15 miles, N 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
112 miles, W 3.2 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
124 miles, S 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
130 miles, SW 1 star