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Harrisonburg, VA is a great place to live, work and play. It is home to James Madison University and a number of other colleges and universities, making it an ideal destination for students looking to pursue higher education. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Harrisonburg is ranked #3 in Virginia for Overall Quality of Life. This includes considerations such as cost of living, crime rate, education quality and job opportunities. The city also has a low unemployment rate at only 3%. With its strong economy and vibrant culture, Harrisonburg is an excellent place to live and work.

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Over 12 years ago

Harrisonburg is small town, yet has the same experiences that a big city offers (just on a smaller scale). The reason for the wealth of experiences is because H'burg is  More

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Any infomation on quality/cost of living will be graetly appreciated.  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved to H'Burg in 2003 to enjoy a less expensive cost of living, closer proximity to family, low crime rate and better access to quality health care/facilities. We  More

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