Home project costs in Harrisonburg, VA
Every project we cover, priced for the Harrisonburg metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Harrisonburg area is 94.9 against 100 for the US, which puts Harrisonburg 152nd among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.8. BLS counts roughly 65,460 jobs here.
In Harrisonburg, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are window replacement (−4%), sod installation (−4%) and attic insulation (−5%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−12%), roof replacement (−11%) and composite deck (−11%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Dale Enterprise, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 23°F, a July average high of 86°F and 39 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Harrisonburg
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.76 | $20.92 | $22.82 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.82 | $23.87 | $28.30 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.45 | $23.88 | $28.37 | $28.78 | 0.83 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.17 | $25.14 | $29.86 | $30.67 | 0.82 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.87 | $23.03 | $27.84 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.82 | $29.75 | $37.09 | $30.38 | 0.98 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.64 | $22.12 | $22.55 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Harrisonburg
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Harrisonburg, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −6% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Harrisonburg | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Harrisonburg | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Harrisonburg | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Harrisonburg | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,400 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Harrisonburg | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Harrisonburg | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Harrisonburg | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Harrisonburg
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Harrisonburg, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Harrisonburg | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Harrisonburg | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,500 | −11% |
Building & additions in Harrisonburg
Across these 2 projects, Harrisonburg averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Harrisonburg | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Harrisonburg | 300 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,800 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Harrisonburg
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Harrisonburg, from −8% (storm door) to −4% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Harrisonburg | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Harrisonburg | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Harrisonburg | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Harrisonburg | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Harrisonburg | 1 door | $570 – $5,600 | −6% |
Fencing in Harrisonburg
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Harrisonburg, from −8% (chain-link fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Harrisonburg | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Harrisonburg | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Harrisonburg | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Harrisonburg | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Harrisonburg
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Harrisonburg, from −11% (roof replacement) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Harrisonburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Harrisonburg | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,800 – $29,400 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Harrisonburg | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Harrisonburg | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Harrisonburg | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Harrisonburg
Across these 5 projects, Harrisonburg averages −8% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and shower pan lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Harrisonburg | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Harrisonburg | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Harrisonburg | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Harrisonburg | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Harrisonburg | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Harrisonburg
Across these 5 projects, Harrisonburg averages −7% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −4% and sprinkler system lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Harrisonburg | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Harrisonburg | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,450 – $12,600 | −7% |
| Sod installation cost in Harrisonburg | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Harrisonburg | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,650 – $9,150 | −9% |
| Inground pool cost in Harrisonburg | 450 sq ft | $33,200 – $104,000 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Harrisonburg
The 3 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Harrisonburg, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −7% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Harrisonburg range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Harrisonburg | 500 sq ft | $5,000 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Harrisonburg | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Harrisonburg | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,450 | −7% |
Harrisonburg against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Harrisonburg prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 1 lower. Lynchburg is the lowest at −10% (80 miles) and Washington the highest at +3% (80 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VAthis page | 94.9 | 96.8 | −8% | |
| Charlottesville, VA | 40 miles | 99.1 | 96.8 | −5% |
| Winchester, VA | 55 miles | 96.5 | 96.7 | −8% |
| Washington, DC | 80 miles | 108.9 | 104.8 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 80 miles | 89.4 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Morgantown, WV | 85 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 85 miles | 94.2 | 96.4 | −6% |