Harrisonburg, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
51,492 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,752 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$495 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$963 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrisonburg City
3
Harrisonburg Metro Area
2
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrisonburg City
4
Harrisonburg Metro Area
2
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 29
Feb 2 14 32
Mar 4 10 40
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 3 12 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, VA State Senate District 2, VA State House District 34, VA
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Schools

Keister Elem
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Spotswood Elem
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Waterman Elem
1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

James Madison University
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Eastern Mennonite University
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bridgewater College
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
Blue Ridge Community College
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sentara Rmh Medical Center
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Augusta Health
25 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Page Memorial Hospital, Inc
27 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
12 miles, SW • 1 star
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
31 miles, SE • 1 star
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