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Harriston, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Waynesboro city County
Harriston, VA
At a Glance
How Harriston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harriston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harriston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harriston residents earn a median household income of $91,625 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,311. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 776 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harriston is $149,100 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,656. Median rent is $986/month, with 21.6% 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
Harriston reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 255/100K.
Education
6.5% of adults in Harriston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harriston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.