Virginia · Metropolitan Area
McGaheysville is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,155. Residents earn $67,125 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, McGaheysville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. McGaheysville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McGaheysville is $67,125, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in McGaheysville is $302,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,449 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
McGaheysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 85.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,125 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,009 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,144 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,754 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 204 |
| Retail | 317 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $302,300 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $414,772 |
| $/Sq Ft | $171 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,449 |
| 25% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3729°N, 78.7326°W |
| County FIPS | 51660 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,359/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 317 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |