The price per square foot of homes in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has been steadily increasing over the past six years....

• Up 4% over the past year.
• Up 11% over the past three years.
• Up 17% over the past six years.

That said -- while the median sales price ($223K) has nearly climbed backup to the high we saw in 2006 ($227K) -- the median price per square foot ($118) has actually not come anywhere closer to that 2006 high ($129).

Which would seem to mean that you're getting slightly more house for your money now (as compared to 10-11 years ago) even if you're paying a similar price.