The Town FilesVirginia City, Nevada
Community in Storey County · population 787 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $414,300
- Household income
- $114,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 58.2
Virginia City is a community of 787 people in Storey County, Nevada. The median home is worth $414,300, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Nevada towns, hipper than 100% of Nevada towns, quieter than 89% of Nevada towns.
How Virginia City ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Virginia City is worth $414,300, above the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $114,000, which is more affordable than 78% of Nevada towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Virginia City | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $414,300 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | — | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $114,000 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Virginia City
| People | Virginia City | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.2 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.6% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.1% | 92.1% |
Weather in Virginia City
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 11.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.4 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Virginia City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F0, struck on April 27, 2005 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 30, 1997.
Severe weather in Storey County since 1996
Storey County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4708: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| March 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4307: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| February 17, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4303: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Storey County
Storey County had 19,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,629 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Virginia City itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Virginia City
3 public schools with 357 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia City High School | 9-12 | 129 | 21.5 |
| Hugh Gallagher Elementary School | PK-5 | 126 | 18.0 |
| Virginia City Middle School | 6-8 | 102 | 17.0 |
Towns near Virginia City
- Dayton, NV6.1 mi · 15,153 people · home $433,200
- Washoe Valley, NV6.9 mi · 3,074 people · home $609,700
- Carson City, NV11.9 mi · 58,639 people · home $453,000
- Stagecoach, NV14.7 mi · 2,022 people · home $322,400
- Incline Village, NV16.2 mi · 9,462 people · home $1,454,600
- Indian Hills, NV16.9 mi · 5,962 people · home $483,800
- Johnson Lane, NV17.2 mi · 6,409 people · home $764,100
- Sparks, NV18.8 mi · 108,445 people · home $483,800
Virginia City questions
Is Virginia City, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Virginia City scores better for retirees than 62% of Nevada towns and quieter than 89%. 32.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.2).
How much does a house cost in Virginia City?
The median owner-occupied home in Virginia City is valued at $414,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,000, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Virginia City?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.7 inches of precipitation a year and 46.4 inches of snow.
Does Virginia City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Virginia City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on April 27, 2005. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)