Here's what it costs to live in Harrisonburg, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month, while the typical home is valued around $299,100. Households earn a median of $62,254 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$62,254
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,184
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$299,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,050
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,057
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,322
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,801
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
51,392
Latest estimate
Median Age
25 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,232
Per month
Avg Home Value
$322,500
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.5%
What is the cost of living index for Harrisonburg?
The cost of living index for Harrisonburg is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Harrisonburg?
The median gross rent in Harrisonburg is $1,184 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Harrisonburg?
The median household income in Harrisonburg is $62,254 per year.
What is the median home value in Harrisonburg?
The median home value in Harrisonburg is $299,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Harrisonburg?
Air quality data for Harrisonburg is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Harrisonburg?
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
