Living in Callaghan, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Callaghan · Census data 2020–2024
Callaghan has 198 residents with a median age of 58.4. The median household income is $74,271 (20% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $141,700, the median rent is $575/month.
Callaghan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Callaghan at a glance
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 58.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,271State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $141,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Callaghan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Callaghan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Callaghan the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Callaghan median household income
The median household income in Callaghan is $74,271 and the income per person is $49,218. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Callaghan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.92
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Callaghan has many vacation and second homes.
Callaghan demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 58.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Callaghan ›
Education in Callaghan
13% of adults 25 and older in Callaghan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Callaghan
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Callaghan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan | 198 | $74,271 | $141,700 | $575 |
| Covington | 5,680 | $41,944 | $83,500 | $794 |
| Mallow | 537 | $50,347 | $110,100 | — |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | $46,178 | $117,000 | $844 |
| Low Moor | 430 | $44,900 | $99,000 | — |
| Clifton Forge | 3,447 | $40,000 | $109,500 | $592 |
| Iron Gate | 426 | $70,000 | $84,600 | $715 |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| Hot Springs | 487 | $104,545 | $260,100 | $876 |
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What is the median household income in Callaghan, VA?
The median household income in Callaghan is $74,271, 20% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Callaghan?
The median home value in Callaghan is $141,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Callaghan?
The median gross rent in Callaghan is $575 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Callaghan, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Callaghan?
The median age in Callaghan is 58.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Callaghan?
The average commute to work in Callaghan is 16 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Callaghan?
The unemployment rate in Callaghan is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Callaghan?
13% of adults in Callaghan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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