McGaheysville, VA

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,155 Population 1,359/sq mi density
$67,125 Median Income $38,009 per capita
$302,300 Home Value $414,772 Zillow
$1,449 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$302,300 home value, $1,449/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,125
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $302,300
7% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,449
25% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How McGaheysville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,155
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$38,009
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.1%
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$302,300
Rent$1,449
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$414,772

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation1,141 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+79.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute28 min
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Is McGaheysville a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

McGaheysville has a population of 1,155 with a density of 1,359 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 2.9% Black.

Population

1,155
Total Population
1,359
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.5%
Female 63.5%

Race & Ethnicity

McGaheysville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.7%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.3%
7% above US avg

Social Characteristics

McGaheysville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McGaheysville is $67,125, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: McGaheysville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,125
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,009
Avg Weekly Wage$969
IRS Avg AGI$56,144

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,754

Business (County)

Restaurants212
Healthcare204
Retail317
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,439
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in McGaheysville is $302,300, 7% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,449 (25% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $414,772.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$302,300
7% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$414,772

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$171
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,449
25% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,439
2% below US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
In McGaheysville, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.8% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McGaheysville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access98.7%
Healthcare Facilities204

Crime Rates: McGaheysville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

McGaheysville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.0 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall19.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,141 ft (348 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,359/sq mi
Coordinates38.3729°N, 78.7326°W
County FIPS51660
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 25.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.3%
D 61.7%

Winner: Democrat by 25.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+79.3%
School Test Score5.58
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,359/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities204
Restaurants212
Retail Stores317

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home2.7%

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