What are the schools like in Harriston, VA?

School district data for Harriston is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Harriston?

The median household income in Harriston, VA is $86,544 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Harriston, VA?

Harriston has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.6 inches.

Harriston, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Harriston, VA affordable or expensive?

Harriston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harriston is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Harriston, VA?

Harriston has a violent crime rate of 104.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 978.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harriston, VA a Good Place to Live?

Harriston is a small town of 1,033 in Virginia, with a median household income of $86,544 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Harriston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Harriston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Harriston city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Harriston's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Harriston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Harriston, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,544	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harriston's violent crime rate is 104.6 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

104.6 /100k

Property Crime

978.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Harriston, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harriston sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 21.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harriston, VA
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	21.6"

Demographics

Metric	Harriston, VA	National Avg
Population	1,033	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crimora, VA 3 mi New Hope, VA 4 mi Grottoes, VA 4 mi Port Republic, VA 5 mi Weyers Cave, VA 7 mi

Harriston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harriston, VA affordable or expensive?

Harriston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Harriston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Harriston, VA?

Harriston's violent crime rate is 104.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 978.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harriston?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Harriston, VA a good place to live?

Harriston, VA has a population of 1,033, a median household income of $86,544, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Harriston?

Harriston averages 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 21.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Harriston?

The population of Harriston, Virginia is 1,033 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harriston?

Key numbers for living in Harriston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $204,500, median household income $86,544, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harriston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.