McGaheysville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,155 Population 1,359/sq mi density
$67,125 Median Income $38,009 per capita
$302,300 Home Value $432,208 Zillow
$1,449 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 2.8% 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

McGaheysville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,125
11% below
$38,009 per capita
Home Value
$302,300
7% above
Zillow: $432,208
Median Rent
$1,449/mo
25% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
19% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How McGaheysville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
107%
Rent
125%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McGaheysville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McGaheysville residents earn a median household income of $67,125 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,009. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,754 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McGaheysville is $302,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,208. Median rent is $1,449/month, with 51.0% 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 1990.

Education

27.4% of adults in McGaheysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,155
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,125
Per Capita$38,009
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A
Home Value$302,300
Rent$1,449
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$432,208
Housing Units427
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation1,141 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McGaheysville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.