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Living in Rockingham County, Virginia
The Valley's agricultural heart: Bridgewater, Elkton, and Broadway, with Massanutten ski slopes and two national forests on the county line.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Rockingham County is $330,218, with most homes between $249,968 and $431,562.
Commute & how people work
About 9% of Rockingham County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 22 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 33% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 26% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 19% | |
| 45 min or more | 8% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 10% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 9% | |
| Other | 0.6% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Rockingham County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 68% passing Math and 66% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Rockingham County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Food Lion, 1751 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg 22802
Restaurants
- Subway, 1741 Virginia Avenue Shops 18, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- Champs Chicken
- Hunt Brothers Pizza
Shops & retail
- Family Dollar, 813 Chicago Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802-5606
Banks
- Park View Federal Credit Union, 1675 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg 22802
Churches & faith communities
- Lindale Mennonite Church, 6255 Jesse Bennett Way, Linnville 22834
- Greenmount Covenant Brethren Church, 4881 Greenmount Road, Rockingham, VA 22802
- Antioch Church
- Bethany Church
- Fairview Church
- Melrose Church
Gas stations
- Mr. Be's Exxon, 3837 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- Sunoco
Convenience stores
- Mr. Be's Exxon, 3837 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
- Hwy 81
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Rockingham County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Manufacturing & factories
- Valley Proteins
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Rockingham County?
The median sale price in Rockingham County is $330,218, with most homes between $249,968 and $431,562.
What are property taxes like in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.66 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.66% a year).
How are the schools in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County Public Schools reports a 95% on-time graduation rate, with 68% passing Math and 66% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Rockingham County?
The average commute for Rockingham County workers is about 22 minutes, and 48% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Rockingham County?
About 9% of Rockingham County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Rockingham County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 2,964 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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