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List of Cities in Virginia: Area, Population and Cost of Living
Virginia is a southeastern state in the United States stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains. The Commonwealth of Virginia is divided into 95 counties and 38 independent cities.
Be it mountains or beaches, plan your visit to the fascinating cities of Virginia to experience and explore at the best.
Currency – The standard currency is the United States Dollar. As of 17th August 2023, 1 USD is equal to 83.13 INR.
List of Cities in Virginia
Incorporated municipalities in Virginia state are categorised as either a city or town. The 38 independent cities within the state are further designated as first-class or second-class based on their population.
The Virginia Constitution of 1902 defined first class cities as those having a population of 10,000 or more, while second class cities had a population of less than 10,000.
Below is a list of the top cities in Virginia with all the necessary information.
First Class Cities
The list of first-class cities in Virginia is as follows:
| Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
| Virginia Beach, Southeastern Coast of Virginia | 642 km2 | 454,289 | $748 (One Person)/ $2450 (Family of Four) |
| Chesapeake, Hampton Roads | 883 km2 | 254,479 | $738 (One Person)/ $2445 (Family of Four) |
| Norfolk, Southeastern Virginia | 249.68 km2 | 230,163 | $894 (One Person)/ $2794 (Family of Four) |
| Richmond, Surrey | 162.05 km2 | 226,472 | $744 (One Person)/ $2378 (Family of Four) |
| Newport News, Hampton Roads region | 309.81 km2 | 181,958 | $779 (One Person)/ $2850 (Family of Four) |
| Alexandria, South of Washington | 39.75 km2 | 146,284 | $970 (One Person)/ $3228 (Family of Four) |
| Hampton, Coastal Virginia | 352.95 km2 | 138,985 | $727 (One Person)/ $2407 (Family of Four) |
| Suffolk, Hampton Roads | 1,110.86 km2 | 99,284 | $769 (One Person)/ $2558 (Family of Four) |
| Portsmouth, Southeast Virginia | 120.91 km2 | 97,491 | $739 (One Person)/ $2537 (Family of Four) |
| Roanoke, Southwest Virginia | 110.99 km2 | 96,875 | $679 (One Person)/ $2179 (Family of Four) |
| Lynchburg, East of Virginia | 128.27 km2 | 79,285 | $663 (One Person)/ $2298 (Family of Four) |
| Harrisonburg, Shenandoah Valley | 45.04 km2 | 50,943 | $716 (One Person)/ $2456 (Family of Four) |
| Leesburg, Loudoun County | 32.29 km2 | 49,887 | $781 (One Person)/ $2719 (Family of Four) |
| Blacksburg, Montgomery County | 51.20 km2 | 46,563 | $751 (One Person)/ $2361 (Family of Four) |
| Charlottesville, Virginia | 26.60 km2 | 44,206 | $732 (One Person)/ $2472 (Family of Four) |
| Manassas, Northern Virginia | 25.64 km2 | 42,668 | $764 (One Person)/ $2656 (Family of Four) |
| Danville, Southside Virginia region | 113.19 km2 | 41,719 | $839 (One Person)/ $2753 (Family of Four) |
| Petersburg, Virginia | 59.42 km2 | 33,431 | $788 (One Person)/ $2711 (Family of Four) |
Second Class Cities
The list of second-class cities in Virginia are as follows:
| Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
| Purcellville, Loudoun County | 8.81 km2 | 9,167 | NA |
| Smithfield, Isle of Wight County | 27.58 km2 | 8,963 | $862 (One Person)/ $2954 (Family of Four) |
| Pulaski, Pulaski County | 21.03 km2 | 8,927 | NA |
| Franklin, Hampton Roads | 21.67 km2 | 8,310 | $665 (One Person)/ $2246 (Family of Four) |
| Abingdon, Washington County | 20.87 km2 | 8,210 | $685 (One Person)/ $2509 (Family of Four) |
| Wytheville, Wythe County | 37.77 km2 | 8,157 | NA |
| Vinton, Roanoke County | 8.2 km2 | 7,971 | NA |
| South Boston, Halifax County | 34.07 km2 | 7,837 | NA |
| Lexington, Rockbridge County | 6.54 km2 | 7,751 | $770 (One Person)/ $2371 (Family of Four) |
| Ashland, Hanover County | 18.7 km2 | 7,750 | $850 (One Person)/ $2654 (Family of Four) |
| Strasburg, Shenandoah County | 10.65 km2 | 7,350 | $711 (One Person)/ $2474 (Family of Four) |
| Farmville, Prince Edward and Cumberland Counties | 20.25 km2 | 7,230 | NA |
| Bedford, Bedford County | 22.67 km2 | 6,720 | $769 (One Person)/ $2698 (Family of Four) |
| Galax, Southwestern Virginia | 21.44 km2 | 6,598 | NA |
| Buena Vista, Rockbridge County | 16.89 km2 | 6,563 | NA |
Interesting Facts About the Cities in Virginia
The following are some interesting facts about major cities in Virginia:
- Virginia Beach, one of the biggest cities in Virginia, is nearer to cities in North Carolina than it is to other Virginia cities.
- Virginia Beach is home to 3.5 military bases, such as NAB Little Creek, NAS Oceana, FTC Dam Neck and the U.S. Army’s Fort Story.
- Chesapeake, the 11th largest city in the United States, contains several miles of deepwater canals than any other city.
- The FBI consistently ranks Chesapeake City as one of the five safest cities of its size in Virginia state.
- Norfolk City is home to the North American Headquarters for NATO, or North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the world's largest naval base.
- Virginia was considered one of England's territories or dominions. That’s why it is nicknamed the Old Dominion State.
- Almost 62% of Virginia is covered with forests, which are the state’s top natural resources.