At a Glance
Median Income
$30,625
$31,981 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $155,686
Median Rent
$618/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
19.0% smoking rate
How Harman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harman residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,981. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harman is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,686. Median rent is $618/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
6.1% of adults in Harman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$31,981
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$233M
Avg Weekly Wage$778
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$618
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$155,686
Housing Units69
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,533/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation2,363 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute38 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Harman was built in 1943.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.