Living in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 52,538 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 16%, #1,687 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 28%, #3,324 of 12,111), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 29%, #4,637 of 16,523).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 29 min and sets around 22:58; in late June it sets around 2:43.
How Harrisonburg ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #9,126 of 11,898 | #208 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,608 of 9,771 | #203 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #5,966 of 8,006 | #164 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 38 | #5,010 of 6,237 | #142 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,572 of 9,474 | #152 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,575 of 9,474 | #135 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,687 of 10,762 | #89 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,276 of 7,271 | #115 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 17 | #7,750 of 8,006 | #175 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,814 of 12,111 | #230 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 47 | #4,723 of 7,271 | #131 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,152 of 9,474 | #133 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,929 of 18,063 | #236 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #4,637 of 16,523 | #129 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #10,619 of 18,063 | #277 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,589 of 16,523 | #110 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #5,176 of 21,167 | #134 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,324 of 12,111 | #122 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 33 | #8,286 of 12,111 | #183 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bridgewater (Virginia) 12 km
- Staunton (Virginia) 38 km
- Fishersville 40 km
- Waynesboro (Virginia) 42 km
- Crozet 45 km
- Stuarts Draft 49 km
- Hollymead 53 km
- Woodstock (Virginia) 57 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.