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Harriston, VA
Census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia.
Population
1,212
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
769
ZIP codes
0
Harriston and its ZIP codes
Harriston at a glance
- Harriston is about 3.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,250, close to the Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 (52% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,051 a month.
Housing and community stats
Harriston, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,250
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$1,051/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
5.9%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (176), German Americans (39), Italian Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Augusta County. PPP loans are for Harriston.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,308
31,235 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Harriston, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harriston, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
673
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
191
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harriston, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Harriston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrimoraCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3 |
| GrottoesTown | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Port RepublicCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Weyers CaveCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.6 |
| DoomsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| Mount SidneyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 7.7 |
| WaynesboroCity | 11 mi | 15 |
| FishersvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19.8 |
| Mount CrawfordTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| CrozetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| AftonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| StauntonCity | 13 mi | 19.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harriston, VA in?
- Harriston is in Augusta County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Harriston, VA?
- About 1,212 people live in Harriston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harriston?
- Nearby places include Crimora (3.6 mi), Grottoes (3.9 mi), New Hope (4.3 mi), Port Republic (5.3 mi), Weyers Cave (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023