The Town FilesMcGaheysville, Virginia
Community in Rockingham County · population 978 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $315,700
- Household income
- $66,761
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 33.0
McGaheysville is a community of 978 people in Rockingham County, Virginia. The median home is worth $315,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 80% of Virginia towns.
How McGaheysville ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McGaheysville is worth $315,700, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $66,761, which is more affordable than 21% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,456 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | McGaheysville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $315,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,456 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $66,761 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McGaheysville
| People | McGaheysville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.8% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 91.8% |
Weather in McGaheysville
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 39.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McGaheysville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 6, 1960 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 28, 2021.
Severe weather in Rockingham County since 1996
Rockingham County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Rockingham County
Rockingham County had 35,104 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,264 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in McGaheysville itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in McGaheysville
4 public schools with 2,545 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotswood High | 9-12 | 932 | 16.1 |
| Cub Run Elementary | PK-5 | 751 | 15.3 |
| Montevideo Middle | 6-8 | 619 | 11.9 |
| McGaheysville Elementary | PK-5 | 243 | 12.8 |
Towns near McGaheysville
- Massanutten, VA2.7 mi · 2,164 people · home $396,900
- Massanetta Springs, VA5.6 mi · 6,384 people · home $467,700
- Elkton, VA6.8 mi · 2,941 people · home $246,800
- Grottoes, VA8.7 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Harrisonburg, VA8.8 mi · 51,814 people · home $299,100
- Shenandoah, VA10.1 mi · 2,486 people · home $212,600
- Belmont Estates, VA11.5 mi · 1,263 people · home $378,700
- Dayton, VA11.7 mi · 1,688 people · home $346,600
McGaheysville questions
Is McGaheysville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McGaheysville scores better for retirees than 66% of Virginia towns and quieter than 61%. 9.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in McGaheysville?
The median owner-occupied home in McGaheysville is valued at $315,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,761, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,456 a month.
What is the weather like in McGaheysville?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.9 inches of snow.
Does McGaheysville get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McGaheysville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 6, 1960. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)