NAICS 23
Construction in Harrisonburg, VA
Metro Market Score 38.2 (Moderate), ranked #89 of 342 metros. 416 establishments, 4,285 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 38.2
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.
Rapid Growth
Harrisonburg ranks in the upper half for construction market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 38.2, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
75.4
LQ: 1.23
Rank #258 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
19.9
$64,610 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 75.7
Employment growth index
Rank #84 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
35.4
YoY wage change index
416 Construction Firms in Harrisonburg
416
Establishments
-1.7% YoY
4,285
Total Employment
+5.3% YoY
$64,610
Average Annual Wage
+5.1% YoY
1.23
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Harrisonburg vs Virginia Statewide
How this metro's construction market compares to Virginia overall. The state ranks #18/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Harrisonburg | VA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.2 Moderate | 39.0 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #89 of 342 metros | #18 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Harrisonburg
Construction in Other Virginia Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Harrisonburg, VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.