Living in Harrisonburg, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrisonburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harrisonburg has 287 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $51,786 (15% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $207,300, the median rent is $592/month.
Harrisonburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrisonburg at a glance
- Population
- 287
- Median age
- 44.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,786State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $207,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $592/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Harrisonburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Harrisonburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrisonburg the median home value is $207,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
Harrisonburg median household income
The median household income in Harrisonburg is $51,786 and the income per person is $55,663. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Harrisonburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 24.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.99
Harrisonburg demographics
- Population
- 287
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrisonburg ›
Education in Harrisonburg
29% of adults 25 and older in Harrisonburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrisonburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.3%
Harrisonburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | 287 | $51,786 | $207,300 | $592 |
| Jonesville | 1,288 | $43,684 | $112,800 | $1,016 |
| Sicily Island | 336 | $20,500 | $55,000 | $628 |
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
| Wisner | 965 | $41,705 | $103,300 | $751 |
| Ferriday | 3,098 | $28,467 | $84,800 | $765 |
| Jena | 4,160 | $71,730 | $139,700 | $906 |
| Midway | 937 | $25,590 | $183,100 | $252 |
| Good Pine | 791 | $88,512 | $110,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Harrisonburg, LA?
The median household income in Harrisonburg is $51,786, 15% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harrisonburg?
The median home value in Harrisonburg is $207,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Harrisonburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisonburg is $592 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Harrisonburg, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Harrisonburg?
The median age in Harrisonburg is 44.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Harrisonburg?
The average commute to work in Harrisonburg is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrisonburg?
The unemployment rate in Harrisonburg is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrisonburg?
29% of adults in Harrisonburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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