Rockingham County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
84,739 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,468 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$287,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$454 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$895 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 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 Metro Area
2
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrisonburg Metro Area
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 30
Feb 3 11 33
Mar 4 7 40
Apr 3 2 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 43
Dec 3 9 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Linville-Edom Elem
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Eastern Mennonite School
3 miles, S • 5 star
Waterman Elem
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Eastern Mennonite University
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
James Madison University
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
Bridgewater College
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Blue Ridge Community College
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
17 miles, SW • 1 star
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