Harrisonburg, Virginia
Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
- top 1% for walkability
- top 2% for amenities nearby
- bottom 11% for sunny days
Harrisonburg is a county in Virginia with about 52,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and sunny days.
Official websiteharrisonburgva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.8 in
humid 72%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 26% of US counties
Home Value$264k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 19% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 62% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.06%better than 24% of US counties
Unemployment6.7%better than 18% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.0 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall19.4 inbetter than 40% of US counties
Sunny Days191 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.6better than 72% of US counties
School Quality62.6better than 64% of US counties
Violent Crime1316/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Crime2046/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Community
Population51,78470th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age25.40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9410th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+335th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.8%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.8%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.1%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability14.9/20better than 99% of US counties
Airport Distance84 mibetter than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.9%better than 42% of US counties
Amenities Nearby33.41better than 98% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Harrisonburg an affordable place to live?
- Harrisonburg is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Harrisonburg?
- The median home value in Harrisonburg is $264k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Harrisonburg?
- Median household income in Harrisonburg is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Harrisonburg?
- Median gross rent in Harrisonburg is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Harrisonburg safe?
- Harrisonburg is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1316/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 2046/100k.
- What is the weather like in Harrisonburg?
- Harrisonburg averages 75°F in July and 34°F in January, with 42.0 in of annual precipitation and about 191 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Harrisonburg?
- Public-school quality in Harrisonburg is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Harrisonburg?
- The average one-way commute in Harrisonburg is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)