Goochland County, Virginia Housing Market
In Goochland County, Virginia, the median home value is $500,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,614. This places Goochland County at #138 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #11 within Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $2,602
- Establishments: 982
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 314
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,466 (avg $196,606)
- Outflow: 10,438 (avg $196,870)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Goochland County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23153 | 280.4 | +6.71% | 2025 |
| 2 | 23065 | 276.2 | +14.41% | 2025 |
| 3 | 23146 | 286.7 | +3.89% | 2025 |
| 4 | 23103 | 262.3 | +12.05% | 2025 |
| 5 | 23102 | 251.1 | -4.16% | 2025 |
| 6 | 23063 | 261.0 | -0.86% | 2025 |
| 7 | 23233 | 287.6 | +2.48% | 2025 |
| 8 | 23238 | 282.1 | +2.70% | 2025 |
| 9 | 23059 | 269.3 | +5.69% | 2025 |
| 10 | 23117 | 320.7 | +7.72% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Goochland County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $500,600 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,614 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.9% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.8 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Goochland County is 69.2% above the Virginia state average and 119.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,614/month is 38.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.8, Goochland County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Goochland County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.9%, compared to 70.8% in Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | New Hampshire | $497,500 | $1,687 |
| Kittitas County | Washington | $497,400 | $1,341 |
| San Bernardino County | California | $505,000 | $1,801 |
| Los Alamos County | New Mexico | $495,800 | $1,375 |
| Davis County | Utah | $505,500 | $1,621 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | $495,400 | $1,692 | 65.9% |
| Rappahannock County | $506,400 | $1,290 | 73.4% |
| Charlottesville city | $486,700 | $1,540 | 44.2% |
| Stafford County | $485,100 | $2,020 | 80.5% |
| Fredericksburg city | $483,700 | $1,619 | 39.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).