Harrisonburg, VA vs Lafayette, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $56,050). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 24.5 min). Harrisonburg leads in cost of living index (107 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 51,082 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+55.8 |
C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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