Goochland County, Virginia
Among the top 8% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 10% for sales tax
- top 11% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for cost of living
Goochland County is a county in Virginia with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, airport distance, and unemployment. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websiteco.goochland.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in3.2 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$106k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$67kbetter than 3% of US counties
Home Value$434k96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 6% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.51%better than 85% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.81%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment2.4%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.0 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.2 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 32% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk15.5better than 82% of US counties
School Quality53.4better than 48% of US counties
Violent Crime583/100kbetter than 64% of US counties
Property Crime769/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Community
Population24,90649th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.092nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.4%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 17% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 22% of US counties
Airport Distance35 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.6%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.42better than 74% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 70% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Goochland County an affordable place to live?
- Goochland County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $67k, better than 3% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Goochland County?
- The median home value in Goochland County is $434k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Goochland County?
- Median household income in Goochland County is $106k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Goochland County?
- Median gross rent in Goochland County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Goochland County safe?
- Goochland County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 583/100k (better than 64%). Property crime is 769/100k.
- What is the weather like in Goochland County?
- Goochland County averages 78°F in July and 37°F in January, with 45.0 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Goochland County?
- Public-school quality in Goochland County is about average, scoring better than 48% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Goochland County?
- The average one-way commute in Goochland County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)