Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Virginia
Virginia, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$832
Population
8,500
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Scenic serenity on the edge of a sprawling national forest
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At the junction of U.S. Highway 53 and 169, Virginia is a quiet small town in northern Minnesota that’s perfect for the avid outdoor adventurer or anyone looking for a scenic and quiet locale near the Great Lakes. Virginia offers a wide variety of affordable apartment and home rentals, all of which offer incredible proximity to beautiful swaths of nature. Virginia sits on the edge of Super National Forest, Finland State Forest, and George Washington State Forest, putting this close-knit town near some of the most pristine outdoor destinations in the country.
Despite Virginia’s relatively secluded location it’s easy to drive into other nearby town thanks to the nexus of highways that intersect near the town. The town isn’t without more metropolitan amenities. There are the requisite big-box stores and chains to make in-town errands easy to handle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,139
Average: $59,059
Education
1,636
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,357
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Virginia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Virginia, MN is $647 for a studio, $832 for one bedroom, $1,025 for two bedrooms, and $1,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Virginia has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$832/month
553 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Virginia, MN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
558 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
442 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Virginia School District (Esy)
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
747 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Virginia School District (Esy)
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
747 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Virginia School District (Esy)
Public
Grades K-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.