Geography
Harrisonburg lies in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley.
Cultural Attractions
JMU’s Mineral Museum, open to the public, features hundreds of gemstones and crystals.
Recreation
The Hillandale Park offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails for hiking and biking.
Historical
Union soldiers were held prisoner in Harrisonburg’s courthouse during the Battle of Cross Keys in 1862.
Economy
Agriculture and the university fuel this city’s economy.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 45,704
- Population under 55:
- 84.9%
- Population over 55:
- 15.1%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Washington
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 88°F July High, 24°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $32,630
- Median home price:
- $167,450
- Average property tax:
- $1,195
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.7%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 2
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 5
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 6/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 12/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 564
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