Living in McGaheysville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGaheysville · Census data 2020–2024
McGaheysville has 1,327 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $66,761 (28% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $315,700, the median rent is $1,456/month.
McGaheysville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McGaheysville at a glance
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 33State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,761State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $315,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,456/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is McGaheysville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McGaheysville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGaheysville the median home value is $315,700, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,456 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
McGaheysville median household income
The median household income in McGaheysville is $66,761 and the income per person is $34,303. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in McGaheysville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 485
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.74
McGaheysville demographics
- Population
- 1,327
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 34.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGaheysville ›
Education in McGaheysville
35.2% of adults 25 and older in McGaheysville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGaheysville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
McGaheysville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGaheysville | 1,327 | $66,761 | $315,700 | $1,456 |
| Massanutten | 2,261 | $108,207 | $396,900 | $998 |
| Massanetta Springs | 6,358 | $114,737 | $467,700 | $1,822 |
| Elkton | 3,006 | $62,031 | $246,800 | $821 |
| Grottoes | 2,961 | $100,291 | $275,700 | $840 |
| Harrisonburg | 51,392 | $62,254 | $299,100 | $1,184 |
| Shenandoah | 2,888 | $71,458 | $212,600 | $1,093 |
| Mount Crawford | 532 | $100,526 | $291,700 | $1,000 |
| Belmont Estates | 1,162 | $86,835 | $378,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in McGaheysville, VA?
The median household income in McGaheysville is $66,761, 28% 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 McGaheysville?
The median home value in McGaheysville is $315,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in McGaheysville?
The median gross rent in McGaheysville is $1,456 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is McGaheysville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in McGaheysville?
The median age in McGaheysville is 33 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in McGaheysville?
The average commute to work in McGaheysville is 25 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGaheysville?
The unemployment rate in McGaheysville is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGaheysville?
35.2% of adults in McGaheysville 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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