Cost of living in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
2 counties across VA. Population: 136,231.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
Average rent across the Harrisonburg metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
The Harrisonburg metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Rockingham County VA$3,167/moPop84,739 Rent$1,088/mo Income$78,468/yrRockingham County VA 84,739 $1,088/mo $78,468/yr $3,167/mo
- Harrisonburg city VA$2,733/moPop51,492 Rent$1,088/mo Income$59,752/yrHarrisonburg city VA 51,492 $1,088/mo $59,752/yr $2,733/mo
Compare counties in the Harrisonburg Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Harrisonburg Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Harrisonburg Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Harrisonburg metro area is approximately $3,003 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Harrisonburg Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Harrisonburg metro area is $1,088 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Harrisonburg Metro Area?
Harrisonburg city, VA is the most affordable county in the Harrisonburg metro area at approximately $2,733 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Harrisonburg Metro Area?
Rockingham County, VA is the most expensive county in the Harrisonburg metro area at approximately $3,167 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Harrisonburg Metro Area?
The Harrisonburg metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Rockingham County, Harrisonburg city.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.