Living in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrisonburg · Census data 2020–2024
Harrisonburg has 51,392 residents with a median age of 25. The median household income is $62,254 (33% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $299,100, the median rent is $1,184/month.
Harrisonburg at a glance
- Population
- 51,392
- Median age
- 25State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,254State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $299,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,184/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Harrisonburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $299,100, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,552 a month in housing costs.
Harrisonburg median household income
The median household income in Harrisonburg is $62,254 and the income per person is $28,857. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Harrisonburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,667
- Owner-occupied
- 39.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.5%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.54
Harrisonburg demographics
- Population
- 51,392
- Median age
- 25
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 17,360
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrisonburg ›
Education in Harrisonburg
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Harrisonburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrisonburg
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Harrisonburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg | 51,392 | $62,254 | $299,100 | $1,184 |
| Belmont Estates | 1,162 | $86,835 | $378,700 | — |
| Massanetta Springs | 6,358 | $114,737 | $467,700 | $1,822 |
| Dayton | 1,920 | $75,769 | $346,600 | $1,074 |
| Bridgewater | 6,708 | $75,280 | $384,700 | $1,216 |
| Mount Crawford | 532 | $100,526 | $291,700 | $1,000 |
| Massanutten | 2,261 | $108,207 | $396,900 | $998 |
| McGaheysville | 1,327 | $66,761 | $315,700 | $1,456 |
| Weyers Cave | 2,744 | $97,791 | $283,800 | $1,023 |
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What is the median household income in Harrisonburg, VA?
The median household income in Harrisonburg is $62,254, 33% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $299,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Harrisonburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisonburg is $1,184 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Harrisonburg, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Harrisonburg?
The median age in Harrisonburg is 25 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Harrisonburg?
The average commute to work in Harrisonburg is 17 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrisonburg?
The unemployment rate in Harrisonburg is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrisonburg?
37.5% 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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