Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 25,613 ↑ 3.6% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $118,695 59% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $483,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.2% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 75 transactions |
| Active Listings | 34 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 495 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $27,326 |
| Recent Sales | 73 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 193 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 11.95 acres |
| Active Listings | 32 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 17.23 | $175,000 | $10,157 | 0 Payne Rd | Columbia |
| Feb 2026 | 1.88 | $79,000 | $42,021 | 0 Appaloosa Ln | Sandy Hook |
| Jan 2026 | 14.48 | $105,000 | $7,251 | 0 Watson Rd | Sandy Hook |
| Jan 2026 | 5.14 | $115,000 | $22,374 | 0 Cabin Rd Lot 2 | Gum Spring |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $185,000 | $18,500 | 0 Springfield Rd | Goochland |
| Jan 2026 | 15.92 | $180,000 | $11,307 | 2 Chimney Springs Dr | Goochland |
| Jan 2026 | 8.30 | $470,000 | $56,627 | 2629 Deer Haven Trl | Columbia |
| Jan 2026 | 145.18 | $1,725,000 | $11,882 | 1850 Cardwell Rd | Crozier |
| Dec 2025 | 5.02 | $120,000 | $23,904 | 2746/2744 River Rd W Lot 9/10 | Maidens |
| Dec 2025 | 1.33 | $40,000 | $30,030 | 0 Three Chopt & Broad Street Rd | Manakin Sabot |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 19.94 | $313,500 | $15,722 | 0 Oakencroft Ln | Crozier |
| Dec 2025 | 4.40 | $140,000 | $31,818 | LOT 1 Dogtown Rd Lot 1 | Goochland |
| Dec 2025 | 4.40 | $140,000 | $31,818 | 1 Dogtown Sandy | Goochland |
| Dec 2025 | 8.14 | $82,000 | $10,074 | 4320 Ironwood Trl | Columbia |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $385,000 | $77,000 | 500 Broad Street Rd Lot 1 | Manakin Sabot |
| Nov 2025 | 5.78 | $105,000 | $18,166 | 0 Tabscott Rd | Columbia |
| Nov 2025 | 47.80 | $830,000 | $17,363 | 1722 Taylor Rd | Crozier |
| Nov 2025 | 4.32 | $725,000 | $167,902 | 0 Pembroke Ct | Henrico |
| Nov 2025 | 4.32 | $725,000 | $167,902 | 0 Pembroke Ln #1 | Henrico |
| Oct 2025 | 1.03 | $95,000 | $92,233 | 2646 Sandy Hook Rd | Goochland |
| Oct 2025 | 10.01 | $195,000 | $19,481 | River Rd Lot A | Goochland |
| Oct 2025 | 1.70 | $95,000 | $55,882 | 1954 Shallow Well Rd | Manakin Sabot |
| Oct 2025 | 1.05 | $75,000 | $71,293 | Shallow Well Rd | Manakin Sabot |
| Oct 2025 | 10.79 | $280,000 | $25,948 | 0 Rock Castle Rd | Goochland |
| Oct 2025 | 2.86 | $600,000 | $209,790 | 3 Win | Mineral |
| Oct 2025 | 5.25 | $165,000 | $31,429 | 0 Ellis Dr Lot 32-11-3 | Maidens |
| Oct 2025 | 4.51 | $130,000 | $28,850 | 0 Broad Street Rd #2 | Louisa |
| Oct 2025 | 3.12 | $115,000 | $36,800 | 5201 Broad Street Rd #1 | Louisa |
| Oct 2025 | 5.25 | $165,000 | $31,429 | 0 Ellis Dr | Maidens |
| Oct 2025 | 6.32 | $120,000 | $18,987 | 0 Parrish Rd | Louisa |
| Oct 2025 | 20.16 | $145,000 | $7,192 | 0 Hadensville Farm Rd | Mineral |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $150,000 | $75,000 | 2539 Oilville Rd | Rockville |
| Sep 2025 | 82.15 | $500,000 | $6,086 | Pryor Rd | Goochland |
| Sep 2025 | 40.00 | $316,500 | $7,912 | 0 Robinson Rd | Goochland |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $82,000 | $41,000 | 0 Pace Rd | Goochland |
| Aug 2025 | 1.04 | $296,000 | $284,069 | 13060 River Rd | Henrico |
| Aug 2025 | 8.55 | $250,000 | $29,240 | 2 Strawberry Run | Crozier |
| Aug 2025 | 8.55 | $250,000 | $29,240 | 2 Strawberry Run Lot Ii | Crozier |
| Aug 2025 | 12.94 | $345,000 | $26,662 | 2019 Covington Rd | Crozier |
| Aug 2025 | 12.94 | $345,000 | $26,662 | 2019 Covington Rd Lot 8 | Crozier |
| Aug 2025 | 6.61 | $237,000 | $35,855 | 3 Strawberry Run | Crozier |
| Aug 2025 | 6.61 | $237,000 | $35,855 | 3 Strawberry Run Lot 3 | Crozier |
| Aug 2025 | 3.63 | $145,000 | $39,945 | 0 Broad Street Rd | Maidens |
| Aug 2025 | 5.42 | $148,000 | $27,326 | 4972 Double Eagle Dr Lot 21 | Louisa |
| Jul 2025 | 1.93 | $450,000 | $233,161 | 2 Win | Mineral |
| Jul 2025 | 1.81 | $115,000 | $63,501 | 2500 Dogtown Rd | Goochland |
| Jul 2025 | 4.50 | $70,000 | $15,556 | Bell Rd | Goochland |
| Jul 2025 | 8.27 | $280,000 | $33,853 | 0 Us Highway 250 | Gum Spring |
| Jul 2025 | 9.68 | $130,000 | $13,430 | 4440 Three Myles Ln | Goochland |
| Jul 2025 | 9.68 | $130,000 | $13,430 | 4440 Three Myles Ln #4 | Goochland |
| Jun 2025 | 4.02 | $689,950 | $171,630 | 708 Woodson Pl | Manakin Sabot |
| Jun 2025 | 4.02 | $689,950 | $171,459 | 708 Woodson Pl #28 | Manakin Sabot |
| Jun 2025 | 22.48 | $230,000 | $10,231 | 0 Lawson Rd | Gum Spring |
| Jun 2025 | 14.49 | $85,000 | $5,866 | 2946 Hadensville Fife Rd | Goochland |
| Jun 2025 | 3.69 | $40,000 | $10,834 | 0 New Town Rd | Goochland |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $285,000 | $28,500 | 0 Hanover Rd #1 | Rockville |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $1,500,000 | $150,000 | Manakin Rd | Manakin Sabot |
| May 2025 | 4.50 | $98,000 | $21,778 | 0 Us Highway 250 #1 | Louisa |
| May 2025 | 5.29 | $85,000 | $16,068 | 4706 Shannon Station Ln #11 | Columbia |
| May 2025 | 5.57 | $485,000 | $87,074 | 4710 Shannon Station Ln | Columbia |
| May 2025 | 2.95 | $85,000 | $28,814 | Leabough Rd | Goochland |
| May 2025 | 20.00 | $200,000 | $10,000 | 2805 River Rd | Goochland |
| May 2025 | 7.40 | $121,000 | $16,351 | 2799 River Rd #4 | Goochland |
| May 2025 | 1.01 | $142,000 | $140,594 | 3342 Cedar Plains Rd | Sandy Hook |
| May 2025 | 1.01 | $142,000 | $140,594 | 3342 Cedar Plains Rd Lot 2 | Sandy Hook |
| Apr 2025 | 45.00 | $300,000 | $6,667 | 0 Cottontail Chase Rd #A | Goochland |
| Apr 2025 | 14.30 | $146,000 | $10,210 | Duval Rd | Kents Store |
| Apr 2025 | 9.03 | $227,000 | $25,138 | 2400 Tribble Ln | Goochland |
| Apr 2025 | 14.31 | $146,000 | $10,203 | 5499 Duval Rd | Kents Store |
| Apr 2025 | 9.03 | $227,000 | $25,138 | 2400 Tribble Ln #3 | Goochland |
| Apr 2025 | 8.30 | $86,000 | $10,361 | 2629 Deer Haven Trl #12 | Columbia |
| Apr 2025 | 19.62 | $120,000 | $6,116 | 0 Passante Sr Ln #1 | Louisa |
| Mar 2025 | 7.39 | $349,900 | $47,361 | 0 Perkinsville Rd Lot 8 | Maidens |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Oct 2025 – Nov 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $140,000 |
| Recent Sales | 2 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 140 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.74 acres |
| Active Listings | 2 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.60 | $140,000 | 0 Sawdust Dr Lot 60 | Manakin Sabot |
| Oct 2025 | 0.88 | $75,000 | 0 Shallow Well Rd | Manakin Sabot |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 25,613 |
| Population (2020) | 24,727 |
| Population Growth | 3.58% |
| Median Household Income | $118,695 |
| Median Home Value | $483,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,913 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 900 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.2% |
| Median Age | 49.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5,121 (20.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.0% |
Market Overview
Goochland County, Virginia has a population of 25,613, which has grown 3.58% since 2020. The median household income is $118,695, above the national median of $74,580 by 59.2%. With a median home value of $483,700 and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 8.2% suggests balanced market conditions. The county's location in Virginia makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $26,662 per acre, with properties averaging 16.20 acres. There are currently 34 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Goochland County, Virginia?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Goochland County has a population of 25,613. The county has grown 3.58% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Goochland County?
The median household income in Goochland County is $118,695, which is 59.2% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Goochland County growing or shrinking?
Goochland County is growing. The population has increased 3.58% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Goochland County?
The median home value in Goochland County is $483,700. The housing vacancy rate is 8.2%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $26,662 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $293,400.
Does Reelvest buy land in Goochland County, Virginia?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.