Harrisonburg, VA vs San Dimas, CA
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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 31.9 min). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $56,050). Harrisonburg leads in cost of living index (107 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 51,082 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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