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Cost of living in Goochland County, VA

Part of the Richmond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,962/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,613 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,545 39%
Federal tax $757 19%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $355 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $248 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Goochland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,488
per month
1 bedroom
$1,545
per month
2 bedroom
$1,711
per month
3 bedroom
$2,166
per month
4 bedroom
$2,677
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Goochland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$118,695
per year
Individual earnings
$56,319
per year
Per capita
$68,258
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Goochland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$483,700
Annual property tax
$2,418

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Goochland County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Goochland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Goochland County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Goochland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.0 min
Drive alone
76.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
18.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Goochland County

What it costs to live in Goochland County each month.

Single person
$3,962
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $757
  • State tax $248
Couple
$6,050
per month
  • Rent $1,711
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,613
  • State tax $547
Family
$8,667
per month
  • Rent $2,166
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,613
  • State tax $547

Frequently asked questions about Goochland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Goochland County?

In Goochland County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,545 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,711 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,166 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Goochland County?

In Goochland County, VA, the average household income is $118,695 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $56,319 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Goochland County?

The estimated cost of living in Goochland County, VA is approximately $3,962 per month for a single person, $6,050 for a couple, $8,667 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Goochland County?

The combined sales tax rate in Goochland County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Goochland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Goochland County, VA would need approximately $3,962 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $118,695 per year ($9,891 per month). Goochland County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Goochland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Goochland County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Goochland County?

The average home value in Goochland County, VA is $483,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,418, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Goochland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Goochland County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Goochland County is in the Richmond, VA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources