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Callaghan, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Alleghany County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
277 Population 183/sq mi density
$100,781 Median Income $41,964 per capita
$171,400 Home Value $153,868 Zillow
$912 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Callaghan, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,781
34% above
$41,964 per capita
Home Value
$171,400
39% below
Zillow: $153,868
Median Rent
$912/mo
22% below
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
55% below
1,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Callaghan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Callaghan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Home Value
61%
Rent
78%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Callaghan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Callaghan residents earn a median household income of $100,781 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,964. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Callaghan is $171,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,868. Median rent is $912/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Callaghan reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,918/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Callaghan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Callaghan has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population277
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,781
Per Capita$41,964
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,400
Rent$912
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$153,868
Housing Units191
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

F
Violent173/100K
Property1,918/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,095/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,712 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Callaghan was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.