Harrisonburg city, VA

County in Virginia, South · ranked on 45 metrics

Rank among US counties

Harrisonburg city, VA is a county in Virginia with a population of 50,886 (1,000th of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (299th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (361st of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,250th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,964th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,464th of 3,092), Median Household Income (1,836th of 3,093).

Population
50,886
1,000th highest of 3,094
Density
2,993.3
38th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.57%
2,279th highest of 3,094
Area
17
3,070th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Virginia

At a glance

Median household income
$62,254
1,836th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$299,100
629th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,184
561st highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.8%
1,717th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
25.7%
131st highest of 3,094
College degree
37.5%
361st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
39.1%
1,173rd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
14.3%
582nd highest of 2,916
Average commute
17 minutes
2,796th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
85.9%
1,810th highest of 3,094
Climate
54.1°F average
34°F in January, 74°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +25.4
36.3% Republican, 61.7% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Average Commute (Minutes)17.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    299th of 3,094
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 306th of 2,916
  3. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)37.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    361st of 3,094
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 897th of 2,916
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year837
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,100th of 3,050
  6. Unemployment Rate (%)3.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,250th of 3,094
  7. Heating Degree Days per Year4,791
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,531st of 3,050
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,514th of 2,916
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)16.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,522nd of 2,916
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)85.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,810th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)25.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,964th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Diabetes (%)13.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,563rd of 2,916
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,184
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,527th of 3,090
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)14.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,321st of 2,916
  5. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$299,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,464th of 3,092
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)23.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,181st of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)40.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,309th of 3,094
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)29.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,046th of 2,916
  9. Median Household Income$62,254
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,836th of 3,093
  10. Adults with Obesity (%)39.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,714th of 2,916

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Strongest category Economics (45), weakest Health (41). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 15 of 16
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    Compared on 14 of 16
  3. Norton city, VA80% similar
    Compared on 13 of 16
  4. Winchester city, VA80% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  5. Cabell County, WV80% similar
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Quick answers

What is the population of Harrisonburg city, VA?
Harrisonburg city, VA has a population of 50,886, 1,000th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Harrisonburg city, VA rank best at?
Among US counties, Harrisonburg city, VA ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (299th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (361st of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,250th of 3,094).
Where does Harrisonburg city, VA rank worst?
Harrisonburg city, VA ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,964th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,464th of 3,092); Median Household Income (1,836th of 3,093).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Harrisonburg city, VA?
Rankodex ranks Harrisonburg city, VA on 45 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

45 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics