City profile
Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg city · Population 51,392
Harrisonburg is a city in Harrisonburg city, VA with about 51,392 residents and a typical home value near $299,000. It is 35 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$299,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,851
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 27/100
Top hazards: Hurricane
Nearest major airport
84 mi to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 62% Democratic / 36% Republican
Community
Population
51,392
Black population
7.7%
County
Harrisonburg city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 51,392 residents
- Typical home value about $299,000
- 35 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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