Massanutten, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,215 Population 224/sq mi density
$106,944 Median Income $57,972 per capita
$368,700 Home Value $414,772 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,944 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$368,700 home value, $1,100/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Massanutten, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,944
42% above
$57,972 per capita
Home Value
$368,700
31% above
Zillow: $414,772
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
57% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Massanutten Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Massanutten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
131%
Rent
95%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Massanutten a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Massanutten residents earn a median household income of $106,944 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,972. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Massanutten is $368,700 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,772. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 26.0% 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 1993.

Education

52.8% of adults in Massanutten hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Massanutten 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

Population2,215
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,944
Per Capita$57,972
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$368,700
Rent$1,100
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$414,772
Housing Units2,581
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation1,458 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Massanutten was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.