Harrisonburg, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Harrisonburg, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Harrisonburg, VA in its market cycle?
Harrisonburg, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Harrisonburg, VA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Harrisonburg, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▼ -21.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 15 days | ▲ +15.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▲ +45% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 50 | ▲ +4.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▼ -29.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $203 | ▲ +7% | Redfin |
How has Harrisonburg, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harrisonburg, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Harrisonburg, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Harrisonburg, VA?
The median sale price in Harrisonburg, VA is $249K, having fallen 21.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Harrisonburg, VA?
Harrisonburg, VA scores 10 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Harrisonburg, VA's Alpha Score?
Harrisonburg, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (63/100) and its weakest is Affordability (10/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Harrisonburg, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.