The story of this market
The typical home in Goochland County, Virginia sells for about $590,000, or $269 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 160% since 2000. Last year 4 of 5 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,651 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,651 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+2.4%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2005 (+17.4%). Worst: 2009 (-9.2%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$2,039
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+2.4%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 5 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
54
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $7,979,842.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
76.1%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1433 | 737 | 76.1% | 1.5% | $415,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Goochland County, Virginia
Goochland County's housing market shows resilience with high homeownership rates and steady price appreciation. While sales volume fluctuates, the area remains a desirable destination for those seeking a rural lifestyle with proximity to Richmond's economic core.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 0.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 48.28% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 9 researched ZIP reports of 11 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Goochland County, Virginia — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 23029 | — | $382,500 | $232 | — | 9 | 101% | — | 1.7 | 2,980 | $1,496 | researched Oct 21 |
| 23038 | Columbia | $398,000 | $215 | +5.6% | 40 | 98.5% | 16.4% | 3.2 | 142 | $2,105 | researched Sep 20 |
| 23039 | Crozier | $520,000 | $209 | -21.3% | 324 | 100% | — | 1.7 | 48 | $1,800 | researched Sep 16 |
| 23063 | Goochland | $559,950 | $225 | 0% | 37 | — | — | — | 48 | $1,354 | researched Sep 16 |
| 23065 | Gum Spring | $417,334 | $241 | +3.4% | 13 | 100.1% | — | 1.5 | 429 | $1,234 | researched Sep 16 |
| 23067 | Hadensville | $425,000 | $253 | +9.3% | 36 | 102.8% | — | — | 1,150 | $1,800 | researched Sep 16 |
| 23102 | Maidens | $455,000 | $276 | +2.2% | 40 | — | — | — | 959 | $1,604 | researched Sep 17 |
| 23103 | Manakin-Sabot | $975,000 | $271 | +22.9% | 5 | 100% | — | — | 79 | $990 | researched Sep 17 |
| 23129 | Oilville | $419,475 | $230 | +1.2% | 16 | 101.2% | 45.8% | 1.4 | 2,955 | $2,100 | researched Sep 20 |
| 23139 | Powhatan | $540,000 | $238 | +7.9% | 34 | 99.4% | — | — | 117 | $1,181 | researched Sep 16 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Goochland County maintains a low crime rate, generally performing better than the broader Richmond metropolitan area and state averages.
The county is served by Goochland County Public Schools, which are generally characterized by high performance and strong community support.
The area faces standard regional risks including potential for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding near the James River, with insurance markets remaining stable.
The county is experiencing steady residential growth and development, supported by its proximity to Richmond and major employers in the professional and technical services sectors.
Goochland County levies real estate taxes based on annual assessments conducted by the county, with rates set by the Board of Supervisors to fund local services and schools.
The economy is anchored by health care, retail trade, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the nearby Richmond employment hub.
The county is primarily served by major highway corridors including I-64, facilitating access to the Richmond metropolitan area.
The county conducts annual property assessments to determine fair market value for taxation purposes.
The county operates its own school district and participates in regional utility and service authorities.
Property insurance remains available and stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to the James River.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Provides extensive recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and scenic views that define the county's rural character.
A historic site that serves as a focal point for the community and reflects the county's long-standing heritage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.