About Virgil
Set in the western part of New York, Virgil is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Virgil is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.89 square miles.
📰 Virgil News Today
- Troopers investigate one-vehicle fatal crash in Virgil New York State Police (.gov) · Jul 8
- Two arrested on child endangerment charges in Town of Virgil WBNG · Jul 22
- Virgil appoints interim town justice 607 News Now · May 28
- Tractor-trailer rolls over in Virgil; no injuries reported Cortland Voice · Jun 10
- Cortland man dead after Virgil car crash Yahoo · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Virgil Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Virgil
- Taverna
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cascades Indoor Waterpark · Water park
- Nor’easter Mountain Coaster · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Virgil
- James Kennedy State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.89 sq mi
Coordinates42.5142, -76.2001