Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Harriston is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,252. Residents earn $91,625 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Harriston receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Harriston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Harriston is $91,625, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Harriston is $149,100, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Harriston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,625 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,311 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,534 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 776 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 121 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $149,100 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,967 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,242 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2083°N, 78.8260°W |
| County FIPS | 51820 |
Winner: Republican by 5.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.5% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |