Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greens Grains Cafe
Coffee Shop
grace+main coffee shop
Coffee Shop
Greenberry's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tropical Smootie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Sheep Coffee
Coffee Shop
Broad Porch Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Coffee Hound
Coffee Shop
Kline's Dairy Bar
Coffee Shop
Merge Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Bridgeforth Stadium
Stadium
JMU Convocation Center
Stadium
Wilson Hall
Theatre Arts
Grafton-Stovall Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mauck Stadium
Stadium
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
Museum
Virginia Quilt Museum
Museum
Regal Cinemas 14
Cinema
Court Square Theater
Cinema
Esther K Augsburger Art Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (51) D-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The POD
Fast Food
The POD (Jemmy's)
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Ruby's Arcade
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Bella Gelato & Pastries
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Sam's Hot Dog Stand
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Friendly Fermenter
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Klines
Sweets
Fitness (22) A+
JMU Convocation Center
Community Centre
UREC
Gym
Madison Union
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Our Community Place
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center
Community Centre
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Groceries (14) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Heritage Bakery & Café
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sharp Shopper Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
El Paisano Bakery
Bakery
Friendly City Food Coop
Grocery Store
Magpie Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Martin's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (55) A+
Purcell Park
Park
The Quad
Park
Hillside Field
Park
Astronomy Park
Park
JMU UPARK Disc Golf Course
Park
University Park
Park
A Dream Come True Playground
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Denton Park
Park
Kiwanis Club Park
Park
Westover Park
Park
Hillandale Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Ramblewood Field
Park
Morrison Park
Park
Ralph Sampson Park
Park
Alumni Park
Park
Parkwoods Community Park
Park
Dayton Historic District
Park
Shops (95) A+
Tan
Beauty
AJ's
Hairdresser
Valley Nails
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
JMU Bookstore
Books
iRepair iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Cracked Screen Repair
Electronics
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Holly Nails
Beauty
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Dart Resale and Trade
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Beach Bum Tanning
Beauty
Salon Eleven
Hairdresser
Sprint
Electronics
Lineage Goods
Clothing
T.P. Nails
Beauty
Charlee Rose Boutique
Clothing
Shenandoah Bicycle Company
Bicycle
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Downtown Barber Shop & Shave Parlor
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Downtown Books
Books
The Lady Jane Gift Shop
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Harrisonburg.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
Hoffman stop 1 # 030
Bus Stop
Godwin Transit Center
Bus Station
UREC Bus stop
Bus Stop
Hanson Hall Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Memorial stop 2
Bus Stop
Memorial stop 1
Bus Stop
IKENBERRY stop
Bus Stop
Devon Ln & 1420 Foxhill/Squire Hill (Stop 62)
Bus Stop
ISAT Bus Shelter
Bus Stop
Devon Ln & 1542 Foxhill (stop 61)
Bus Stop
Phys/chem bus stop
Bus Stop
E-hall bus stop
Bus Stop
1030 Southview
Bus Stop
Festival bus stop
Bus Stop
1052 Southview Shelter
Bus Stop
Sunchase Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Neff Avenue Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Aspen Heights
Bus Stop
Campus View Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Harrisonburg is 104/100 - which is 4% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B-

Harrisonburg crime rates are 2,060 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,809 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
251 crimes per 100k B
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employment C-

The median income in Harrisonburg is $49,117 - which is 26% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$49,117 F
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Harrisonburg Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
James Madison University Campus Police
Police
University Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Harrisonburg Family Practice
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rockingham Eye Physicians Associates
Doctor
Sentara Medical Ave. Health Center
Doctor
Harrisonburg Pediatrics
Clinic
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Internal and Adult Medicine
Doctor
Allergy and Asthma Associates
Clinic
Public Safety Building
Police
Harrisonburg Health Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harrisonburg Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Harrisonburg Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Mountain Ridge Pediatrics
Doctor
Harrisonburg OBGYN
Doctor
MedExpress
Clinic
RMH Healthcare
Clinic
Appalachian Physical Therapy
Doctor
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Harrisonburg home prices are $220,100 - which is 11% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$220,100 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Harrisonburg graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (19) F
Keister Elementary
Woodland Montessori School
Stone Spring Elementary
Spotswood Elementary
Harrisonburg H.S. Governor'S Stem Academy
Good Shepherd School & Daycare-2
Minnick School-Harrisonburg
Thomas Harrison Middle
Waterman Elementary
Bluestone Elementary
Berea Christian School
Skyline Middle
Smithland Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Massanutten Tech Ctr
Mountain View Elementary
Eastern Mennonite School
Oak Lane School
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
High Schools (4) F
Minnick School-Harrisonburg
Berea Christian School
Harrisonburg High
Eastern Mennonite School
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ratings C+

Harrisonburg has an overall rating of 66% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B-
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Harrisonburg, VA Area Guide

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Harrisonburg Area Facts

  • Harrisonburg has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harrisonburg crime rates are 7% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Harrisonburg is 4% lower than the Virginia average

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Nice city but not much to do... 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 02, 2018) The community is very strong in Harrisonburg but there isn't always something to do. There are not many stores here except for the mall but even then it is not that big. However, the city is safe and nice to live in the outskirts. ...Read More Read Less
Typical College Town 2 rating By ejenkins ( Mar 18, 2014) There's decent shopping here, if you like big box stores, if you want a variety you can find a little bit of it downtown.
There are some really great restaurants, such as Clementine's downtown. Basically, if you want some culture, live close to the downtown area.
College kids are ...Read More crawling all over this town. JMU has expanded too far into this town and will keep going too.
The locals are townies that have small town VA points of views....they don't like the college kids either.
There's little to no diversity. There's a lot of drugs here too.
Housing is inexpensive though. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harrisonburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Purcell Park
      The Quad
      Hillside Field
      Astronomy Park
      JMU UPARK Disc Golf Course
      University Park
      A Dream Come True Playground
      Veterans Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Bridgeforth Stadium
      JMU Convocation Center
      Wilson Hall
      Grafton-Stovall Theatre
      Mauck Stadium
      Memorial Stadium
      Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
      Virginia Quilt Museum

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      The POD
      The POD (Jemmy's)
      Virginia ABC
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Harrisonburg? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Harrisonburg.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Harrisonburg? The cost of living in Harrisonburg is 104/100 - which is 4% lower than Virginia.
      Harrisonburg
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harrisonburg? Harrisonburg crime rates are 2,060, which are 7% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,060 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Harrisonburg? The median income in Harrisonburg is $49,117 which is 26% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $49,11711% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,58021% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Harrisonburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      University Health Center
      Appalachian Physical Therapy
      Mountain Ridge Pediatrics
      Harrisonburg OBGYN
      Rockingham Eye Physicians Associates
      Sentara Medical Ave. Health Center
      Internal and Adult Medicine

      A- Housing

      What are Harrisonburg home prices? Harrisonburg home prices are $220,100 - which is 11% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $220,10019% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9114% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Harrisonburg have good schools? The Harrisonburg graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      37% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      33% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Harrisonburg a good place to live? Harrisonburg has an overall rating of 66% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      8 total surveys

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