What are the schools like in Strasburg, VA?

Strasburg is served primarily by Shenandoah County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Strasburg?

The median household income in Strasburg, VA is $56,244 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Strasburg, VA?

Strasburg has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Strasburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Strasburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Strasburg is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,900 and the median rent is $956 per month.

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

Strasburg has a violent crime rate of 191.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 765.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Strasburg, VA a Good Place to Live?

Strasburg is a small town of 7,104 in Virginia, with a median household income of $56,244 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Strasburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Strasburg 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: 95.7

Strasburg's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Strasburg costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Strasburg, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$956	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,244	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Strasburg's violent crime rate is 191.5 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.5 /100k

Property Crime

765.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Strasburg is served primarily by Shenandoah County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Strasburg, VA	National Avg
School District	Shenandoah County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Strasburg sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 25.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Strasburg, VA
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	25.1"

Demographics

Metric	Strasburg, VA	National Avg
Population	7,104	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Middletown, VA 4 mi Toms Brook, VA 6 mi Maurertown, VA 8 mi Stephens City, VA 9 mi Front Royal, VA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Strasburg

Strasburg, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22657

Strasburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strasburg, VA affordable or expensive?

Strasburg's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Strasburg roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,900 and median rent is $956/month.

What is the crime rate in Strasburg, VA?

Strasburg's violent crime rate is 191.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 765.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Strasburg?

Public schools in Strasburg are operated by Shenandoah County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Strasburg, VA a good place to live?

Strasburg, VA has a population of 7,104, a median household income of $56,244, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Strasburg?

Strasburg averages 40.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 25.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Strasburg?

Strasburg, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22657.

What is the population of Strasburg?

The population of Strasburg, Virginia is 7,104 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Strasburg?

Key numbers for living in Strasburg: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $229,900, median household income $56,244, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Strasburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.