What are the schools like in Goochland, VA?

Goochland is served primarily by Goochland County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Goochland?

The median household income in Goochland, VA is $83,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Goochland, VA?

Goochland has an average high temperature of 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Goochland, VA affordable or expensive?

Goochland's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Goochland is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $395,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Goochland has a violent crime rate of 96.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 837.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Goochland, VA a Good Place to Live?

Goochland is a small town of 953 in Virginia, with a median household income of $83,125 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Goochland stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Goochland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Goochland 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: 98.0

Goochland's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Goochland costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Goochland, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$395,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Goochland's violent crime rate is 96.8 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.8 /100k

Property Crime

837.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Goochland is served primarily by Goochland County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Goochland, VA	National Avg
School District	Goochland County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goochland sees average highs of 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Goochland, VA
Average High — January	45.9°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Goochland, VA	National Avg
Population	953	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Powhatan, VA 11 mi Short Pump, VA 15 mi Columbia, VA 15 mi Wyndham, VA 15 mi Innsbrook, VA 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Goochland

Goochland, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23063

Goochland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goochland, VA affordable or expensive?

Goochland's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Goochland roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $395,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Goochland, VA?

Goochland's violent crime rate is 96.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Goochland?

Public schools in Goochland are operated by Goochland County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Goochland, VA a good place to live?

Goochland, VA has a population of 953, a median household income of $83,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Goochland?

Goochland averages 45.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Goochland?

Goochland, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23063.

What is the population of Goochland?

The population of Goochland, Virginia is 953 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Goochland?

Key numbers for living in Goochland: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $395,200, median household income $83,125, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goochland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.