Lynchburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
79,255 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$59,808 Median Income $30,004 per capita
$211,800 Home Value $266,065 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
361 Violent Crime/100K 1,758 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,808 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,800 home value, $1,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynchburg, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,808
20% below
$30,004 per capita
Home Value
$211,800
25% below
Zillow: $266,065
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
10% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
361/100K
5% below
1,758/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
75%
Rent
90%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynchburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $59,808 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,004. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,654 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lynchburg is $211,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,065. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Lynchburg reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,758/100K. The murder rate is 11.2/100K.

Education

38.5% of adults in Lynchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynchburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79,255
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,808
Per Capita$30,004
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,800
Rent$1,043
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$266,065
Housing Units33,821
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent361/100K
Property1,758/100K
Murder11.2/100K
Assault256/100K
Burglary210/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,251/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation682 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Lynchburg was founded in 1786.
The median home in Lynchburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.