Harrisonburg, Virginia

Population 49,878

Harrisonburg is located in Harrisonburg City County, VA. The population is 49,878, making Harrisonburg the largest city in Harrisonburg City County and the 6th largest city in the state of Virginia.

There are 17 public schools in Harrisonburg with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Harrisonburg is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Harrisonburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Harrisonburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Harrisonburg include Belmont Estates, Massanetta Springs and Dayton.

Harrisonburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.2%

Crime Rate

23.9% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 79
  • Violent Crimes: 206
  • Robbery: 31
  • Burglary: 125
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

98.52% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Harrisonburg
  • 0.20 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

409 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 20
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 387

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Harrisonburg's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
11 Private Schools

Berea Christian School

Calvary Christian Academy

Cornerstone Christian School

Eastern Mennonite School

Emu Early Learning Center

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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152 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Harrisonburg, VA issued 152 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 152 permits, 72 were issued for single family homes and 80 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Harrisonburg, VA issued 57 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 57 permits, 49 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $775
  • 1 Bedroom: $785
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,352
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,762

Zip Codes

22801 22802 22803 22807 22841 22846

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Environmental Hazards

409 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Harrisonburg, VA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Harrisonburg, VA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.44 Average
    Harrisonburg, VA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.95°
  • February 39.4°
  • March 47.7°
  • April 57.53°
  • May 65.77°
  • June 73.9°
  • July 77.8°
  • August 75.68°
  • September 68.73°
  • October 57.68°
  • November 46.45°
  • December 39.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Harrisonburg, VA

Earthquakes
Harrisonburg, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Harrisonburg, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Harrisonburg, VA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Harrisonburg, VA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Harrisonburg, VA: $40,494

Unemployment

Unemployment in Harrisonburg is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.31%
White Collar - 54.69%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Bob Goodlatte

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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19 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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