Virginia, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,362 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,321 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$725 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
3
Duluth Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
6
Duluth Metro Area
6
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 6
Feb 1 9 11
Mar 1 8 24
Apr 2 4 38
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 59
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 63
Sep 4 0 53
Oct 3 1 41
Nov 2 11 25
Dec 1 12 11

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 9%

Schools

Roosevelt Elementary
1 miles, W 4.1 star
Virginia Secondary
1 miles, W 4.1 star

Colleges

Mesabi Range College
2 miles, W 1.4 star
Hibbing Community College
20 miles, W 1.9 star
Vermilion Community College
41 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Essentia Health Virginia
2 miles, NW 3.2 star
Cook Hospital
24 miles, N

Airports

Range Regional Airport
18 miles, W 1 star
Duluth International Airport
50 miles, S 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
109 miles, W 1 star