Harrisonburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

53,558

Unemployment

4.7%

Poverty

25.5%

Median Home

$220,100

Median Income

$49,117

Median Rent

$911

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Harrisonburg SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

9.5

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Harrisonburg, VA Crime Report

928
Total Crimes

1,736.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

-25.98%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Harrisonburg / 100k People	Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	928	1,736.5	1,665.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	117	218.9	208.7	387.8
Murder	1	1.9	6.1	6.5
Robbery	14	26.2	34.3	73.9
Aggravated Assault	87	162.8	141.7	279.7
Property Crime	811	1,517.5	1,456.4	1,958.2
Burglary	74	138.5	133.5	314.2
Larceny	688	1,287.4	1,196.6	1,398.0
Car Theft	49	91.7	126.3	246.0

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Harrisonburg, VA Cost Of Living

100
Harrisonburg's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Harrisonburg	Virginia	National Average
Overall	100	106	100

Services	105	99	100
Groceries	102	98	100
Health	108	98	100
Housing	102	131	100
Transportation	90	93	100
Utilities	102	96	100

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Harrisonburg, VA Photos

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Historical Marker Harrisonburgc Virginia A

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Rankings for Harrisonburg in Virginia

Ranks #29 in Safest Places In Virginia

Ranks #30 in Best Places To Live In Virginia

Ranks #35 in Most Dangerous Cities In Virginia

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Population over time in Harrisonburg

Year	Population	% Change
2020	53,558	0.3%
2019	53,391	0.6%
2018	53,064	2.1%
2017	51,979	1.2%
2016	51,388	1.1%
2015	50,821	1.8%
2014	49,926	1.8%
2013	49,043	1.7%
2012	48,230	1.7%
2011	47,406	-

Race / Ethnicity in Harrisonburg

White

65.3% (34,955)

African American

6.9% (3,722)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

3.4% (1,821)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.5% (281)

Two Or More

3.9% (2,065)

Hispanic

20.0% (10,714)

Race	Harrisonburg	VA	USA
White	65.3%	61.2%	60.1%
African American	6.9%	18.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	3.4%	6.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.9%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	20.0%	9.5%	18.2%

Gender in Harrisonburg

Female

51.4% (27,545)

Male

48.6% (26,012)

Gender	Harrisonburg	VA	USA
Female	51.4%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrisonburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

9.0% (4,820)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (4,284)

High School / GED

26.0% (13,925)

Some College

16.0% (8,569)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (3,213)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (10,711)

Master's Degree

11.0% (5,891)

Professional Degree

1.0% (535)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (1,606)

Education	Harrisonburg	VA	USA
< 9th Grade	9.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Harrisonburg, Virginia

Less than $10,000

8.8% (472,561)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.9% (315,573)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.1% (593,099)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.5% (560,486)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.9% (795,488)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.7% (1,001,714)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.0% (589,902)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.3% (607,487)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.5% (242,675)

$200,000 or more

3.3% (176,810)

Income	Harrisonburg	VA	USA
Less than $10,000	8.8%	4.8%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.9%	3.3%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.1%	7.0%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.5%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.9%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.7%	16.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.0%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.3%	17.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.5%	9.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.3%	11.6%	8.3%