At a Glance
Median Income
$59,752
$27,957 per capita
Home Value
$278,200
Zillow: $354,251
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
1,705/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.0% smoking rate
How Harrisonburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrisonburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrisonburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrisonburg residents earn a median household income of $59,752 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,957. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,754 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrisonburg is $278,200 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,251. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Harrisonburg reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,705/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Harrisonburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrisonburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population51,492
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density2,970/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,752
Per Capita$27,957
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A
Home Value$278,200
Rent$1,120
Ownership39.9%
Zillow$354,251
Housing Units18,599
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property1,705/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary137/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation1,332 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Harrisonburg was founded in 1779.
The median home in Harrisonburg was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.