Best Places to Live in Rockingham County, Virginia

Small town/College town - Western Virginia, center of the Shenandoah Valley. September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Rockingham County, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

State: Virginia
County: Rockingham County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Bridgewater, Massanetta Springs, 10 total

Zip Codes: 22827, 22815, 22812, 24441, 22821, 22840, 22853, 22841, 22846, 22830, 17 total
Cost of Living: -9.2% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1352 ft above sea level

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rockingham, VA Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

Pros
Nearby recreation
Small-town feel
Attractive setting

Cons
Entertainment
Cost of housing
Air service

What Bert Has To Say About Harrisonburg Metro Area

Harrisonburg is a small, pleasant town in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The downtown area is attractive and historic, particularly in the core area near James Madison University. The university brings 16,000 students and some minor local arts amenities, and the nearby Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains offer plenty of recreation and outdoor interest. In addition to the university, agriculture, agricultural processing, and other light industries are the economy’s main supports. The city and university have a jointly developed technology “zone” and incubator.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rockingham County is 4.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rockingham County jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rockingham County's cost of living is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rockingham County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Rockingham County, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Rockingham county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.3% to 28.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rockingham County's population is 82,346 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rockingham County is Real Estate: $248,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.0%.

SCHOOLS

Rockingham County public schools spend $10,926 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Rockingham County. More Education

Best Places to Live in rockingham Rankings

#18	Emerging Metropolitan Areas
#23	Most Competitive Public Colleges
#50	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in rockingham

It's a good time to buy in Rockingham. Home Appreciation is up 6.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rockingham is $248,100.

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ZIP CODES IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA

22827, 22815, 22812, 24441, 22821, 22840, 22853, 22841, 22846, 22830, 17 total

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