At a Glance
Median Income
$66,687
$37,193 per capita
Home Value
$259,300
Zillow: $357,541
Median Rent
$746/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
19.9% smoking rate
How Lynchburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynchburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynchburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynchburg residents earn a median household income of $66,687 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,193. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynchburg is $259,300 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,541. Median rent is $746/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
24.7% of adults in Lynchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynchburg has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,611
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,687
Per Capita$37,193
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$625M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,171
Housing
A
Home Value$259,300
Rent$746
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$357,541
Housing Units2,981
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain62.2 in/yr
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Lynchburg was founded in 1841.
The median home in Lynchburg was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.