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Harrisonburg, VA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Harrisonburg.

Population: 45,330 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Harrisonburg, VA is $374,156 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $326,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,874/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$374,156

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$374,156
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+54.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$374,156
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$326,000
Median list price
$343,900
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
176
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,874/mo
1-year rent change
+7.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,044/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,034/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Massanutten Technical Center, Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Rockingham County Public Schools
Schools include
Massanutten Tech Ctr, Stone Spring Elementary, Harrisonburg High, Keister Elementary, Spotswood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
46
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
177
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,104
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,198

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Shenandoah National Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Shenandoah National Park, Green Springs, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Frank Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER, AUGUSTA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
33
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-465 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
59.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,423
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
86.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,868
Average weekly wage
$960
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
162

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HarrisonburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$374,156$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$326,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,874/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,423$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Harrisonburg, VA?
$374,156.
What is the median sale price in Harrisonburg, VA?
$326,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Harrisonburg, VA?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Harrisonburg, VA?
Typical rent: $1,874/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Harrisonburg, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind.
Is Harrisonburg, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 46 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Harrisonburg, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Harrisonburg, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Harrisonburg, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Harrisonburg, VA?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Harrisonburg, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 18.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Harrisonburg, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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