Real Estate Investing in Harrisonburg City, Virginia

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 69,240

Should you buy in Harrisonburg City County, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

Mixed β€” home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $349,136
Avg Monthly Rent $1,793
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Harrisonburg City County Real Estate

Across Harrisonburg City County's 2 ZIPs, the picture is thin β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Harrisonburg City County sits firmly in that category.

Demographics in Harrisonburg City show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$349,136
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,793
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Harrisonburg, VA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Harrisonburg City County

2 Colleges 24,050 Students 136 Off-Campus Renters
B
James Madison University
4-Year Public Β· 22,758 students
πŸ“ ~136 students rent off-campus
C
Eastern Mennonite University
4-Year Private Β· 1,292 students

Cities in Harrisonburg City County

ZIP Codes in Harrisonburg City County, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrisonburg City County

What is the average home sale price in, VA?

, VA median home values land near $349K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,793/mo-per-month rentals.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in, VA?

, VA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How strong is tenant demand in, VA?

The tenant pool in, VA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,793/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Where does, VA sit compared to VA statewide?

, VA measures broadly in line with the VA state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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