Goochland County

VA · Pop. 178,886 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Goochland County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 178,886.

$/Acre: $16,382

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 208 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 310/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax5.78%

Cost of Living Index104.9

Median Household Income$71,027

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,382

Median Home Price$893K

Acres for Sale3110

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season208 days

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,227 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)365 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K250

Property Crime /100K221

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak