What are the schools like in Callaghan, VA?

School district data for Callaghan is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Callaghan?

The median household income in Callaghan, VA is $101,111 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Callaghan, VA?

Callaghan has an average high temperature of 41.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

Callaghan, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Callaghan, VA affordable or expensive?

Callaghan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Callaghan is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,900 and the median rent is $817 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Callaghan, VA?

Callaghan has a violent crime rate of 228.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2389.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Callaghan, VA a Good Place to Live?

Callaghan is a small town of 317 in Virginia, with a median household income of $101,111 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Callaghan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Callaghan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Callaghan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.9

Callaghan's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Callaghan costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Callaghan, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,111	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Callaghan's violent crime rate is 228.8 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

228.8 /100k

Property Crime

2389.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Callaghan, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Callaghan sees average highs of 41.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Callaghan, VA
Average High — January	41.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Callaghan, VA	National Avg
Population	317	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Covington, VA 6 mi Mallow, VA 7 mi White Sulphur Springs, WV 12 mi Low Moor, VA 12 mi Selma, VA 13 mi

Callaghan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callaghan, VA affordable or expensive?

Callaghan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Callaghan roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $167,900 and median rent is $817/month.

What is the crime rate in Callaghan, VA?

Callaghan's violent crime rate is 228.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2389.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Callaghan?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Callaghan, VA a good place to live?

Callaghan, VA has a population of 317, a median household income of $101,111, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Callaghan?

Callaghan averages 41.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Callaghan?

The population of Callaghan, Virginia is 317 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Callaghan?

Key numbers for living in Callaghan: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $167,900, median household income $101,111, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Callaghan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.