Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg, Virginia Overview

Harrisonburg scores 51.2/100 overall (C+), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Virginia — below the state composite of 74.9. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 19/100.

Income & Employment in Harrisonburg

The median household income in Harrisonburg is $59,752, 31% below the statewide median of $87,106. The local unemployment rate of 3.3% is higher than the state’s 2.9%. Population declined 0.4%.

Safety in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg reports 223.8 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 201 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2067.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg has a cost of living index of 93.2 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $278,200. Median monthly rent is $1,120. Renters spend 22.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Harrisonburg

The adult obesity rate in Harrisonburg is 33.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.1%. Residents report an average of 21.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Virginia ranks #12 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg has a high school graduation rate of 89.4%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,663. The city has 12 public schools serving 7,702 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.5°F. Summers average 74.4°F. Winters average 42.3°F. Annual precipitation is 42 inches. The average commute of 15.9 minutes is notably short.

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