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Harrisonburg
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Harrisonburg, Virginia, is a lively college town set in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Known for its historic charm, farm-to-table food scene, and proximity to outdoor adventures, it seamlessly blends small-city living with natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
51,814
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.45°, -78.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,805
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-21.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1049 mm
Internet Speed
243 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
1
Cafes
13
Nightlife
3
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHD
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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