Big Island, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
103
Population
126/sq mi density
$137,500
Home Value
$195,070 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,500
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
40.6%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
136
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$195,070
Redfin Median Sale
$86,500
Median Sale Price
$86,500
Median List Price
$184,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.6%
Owner-Occupied
59.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$86,500
Median Days on Market
45 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.8%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$80
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
40.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $195,070 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $86,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $86,500 |
| Median List Price | $184,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $80 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 45 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $80 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 136 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |