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Harrisonburg, VA
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Harrisonburg, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Harrisonburg a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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 $342,099. 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 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,699/100K. 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.