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Virginia, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 54 miles N of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 179 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Virginia has a population of 9,157.
In Virginia, about 45% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Virginia live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Virginia benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Virginia had a median family income of $43,419.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 62% of housing units in Virginia are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Virginia benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Minnesota.
In Virginia, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Virginia than in most places of its size.
Virginia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Virginia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Virginia colleges • Virginia travel.
 | Virginia Colleges Virginia colleges and trade schools. |
 | Virginia Hotels & Travel Virginia hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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