McGaheysville is a small town of 1,064 in Virginia, with a median household income of $72,704
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
McGaheysville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McGaheysville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McGaheysville 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: 93.2
McGaheysville's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McGaheysville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
McGaheysville, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$310,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,563
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,704
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McGaheysville's violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.0 /100k
Property Crime
507.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McGaheysville is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McGaheysville, VA
National Avg
School District
Rockingham County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McGaheysville sees average highs of 42.1°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
McGaheysville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McGaheysville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $310,300 and median rent is $1,563/month.
McGaheysville's violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McGaheysville are operated by Rockingham County Public Schools.
The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McGaheysville, VA has a population of 1,064, a median household income of $72,704, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
McGaheysville averages 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of McGaheysville, Virginia is 1,064 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McGaheysville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $310,300, median household income $72,704, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McGaheysville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
