Living in Massanutten, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Massanutten · Census data 2020–2024
Massanutten has 2,261 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $108,207 (16% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $396,900, the median rent is $998/month.
Massanutten at a glance
- Population
- 2,261
- Median age
- 53.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,207State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $396,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $998/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Massanutten a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Massanutten
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Massanutten the median home value is $396,900, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,934 a month in housing costs.
Massanutten median household income
The median household income in Massanutten is $108,207 and the income per person is $67,706. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Massanutten: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,142
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 55.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.39
55.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Massanutten has many vacation and second homes.
Massanutten demographics
- Population
- 2,261
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 945
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Massanutten ›
Education in Massanutten
53.9% of adults 25 and older in Massanutten have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Massanutten
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Massanutten vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massanutten | 2,261 | $108,207 | $396,900 | $998 |
| McGaheysville | 1,327 | $66,761 | $315,700 | $1,456 |
| Massanetta Springs | 6,358 | $114,737 | $467,700 | $1,822 |
| Elkton | 3,006 | $62,031 | $246,800 | $821 |
| Shenandoah | 2,888 | $71,458 | $212,600 | $1,093 |
| Harrisonburg | 51,392 | $62,254 | $299,100 | $1,184 |
| Belmont Estates | 1,162 | $86,835 | $378,700 | — |
| Grottoes | 2,961 | $100,291 | $275,700 | $840 |
| Dayton | 1,920 | $75,769 | $346,600 | $1,074 |
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What is the median household income in Massanutten, VA?
The median household income in Massanutten is $108,207, 16% higher 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 Massanutten?
The median home value in Massanutten is $396,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Massanutten?
The median gross rent in Massanutten is $998 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Massanutten, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Massanutten?
The median age in Massanutten is 53.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Massanutten?
The average commute to work in Massanutten is 25 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Massanutten?
The unemployment rate in Massanutten is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Massanutten?
53.9% of adults in Massanutten 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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