Goochland County Courthouse, East Side of U.S. Route 522, Goochland, (Goochland County, Virginia)
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Living in Goochland County, Virginia

Upper James River county west of Henrico: estate and farm parcels, the West Creek employment corridor, and the lowest real-estate tax rate in the metro.

0.53
Tax per $100
98%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Goochland, Virginia 03
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Commute & how people work

About 19% of Goochland County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 30 min.

30 min
Average commute
29%
Commute under 20 min
23%
Commute 45 min or more
19%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min8%
10 to 19 min20%
20 to 29 min20%
30 to 44 min29%
45 min or more23%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone76%
Carpool4%
Public transit0%
Walk or bike0.4%
Work from home19%
Other0.6%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Goochland County Public Schools reports a 98% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 81% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Goochland County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Goochland County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Hospitals & health systems

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$118,931
Median household income
$500,600
Median home value
$1,614 /mo
Median gross rent
85%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

50
Median age
46%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

12%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Goochland County?

Goochland County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.53 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.53% a year).

How are the schools in Goochland County?

Goochland County Public Schools reports a 98% on-time graduation rate, with 77% passing Math and 81% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Goochland County?

The average commute for Goochland County workers is about 30 minutes, and 29% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Goochland County?

About 19% of Goochland County workers already work from home.

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Goochland County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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