Living in Harriston, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harriston · Census data 2020–2024
Harriston has 1,212 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $93,250 (about the same as the Virginia median), the median home value is $183,700, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Harriston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harriston at a glance
- Population
- 1,212
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,250State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $183,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Harriston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Virginia median; home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Harriston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harriston the median home value is $183,700, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
Harriston median household income
The median household income in Harriston is $93,250 and the income per person is $33,917. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Harriston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.87
Harriston demographics
- Population
- 1,212
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 422
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harriston ›
Education in Harriston
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Harriston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harriston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Harriston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriston | 1,212 | $93,250 | $183,700 | $1,051 |
| Crimora | 1,252 | $83,158 | $204,800 | — |
| New Hope | 900 | $87,661 | $323,600 | — |
| Grottoes | 2,961 | $100,291 | $275,700 | $840 |
| Weyers Cave | 2,744 | $97,791 | $283,800 | $1,023 |
| Dooms | 1,454 | $87,292 | $274,100 | — |
| Mount Sidney | 703 | $93,050 | $348,800 | $722 |
| Verona | 4,165 | $74,000 | $256,200 | $1,153 |
| Waynesboro | 22,841 | $59,994 | $245,500 | $1,020 |
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What is the median household income in Harriston, VA?
The median household income in Harriston is $93,250, about the same as 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 Harriston?
The median home value in Harriston is $183,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Harriston?
The median gross rent in Harriston is $1,051 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Harriston, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Virginia median; home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Harriston?
The median age in Harriston is 42.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Harriston?
The average commute to work in Harriston is 37 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harriston?
The unemployment rate in Harriston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harriston?
5.9% of adults in Harriston 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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