Living in Rockingham County, Virginia

Rockingham County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 78,593, part of the Harrisonburg, VA MSA metro area. The main communities are Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Broadway.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,388/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $325K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 43°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Rockingham County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.