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Lynchburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
79,255 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$59,808 Median Income $30,004 per capita
$211,800 Home Value $257,824 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
383 Violent Crime/100K 2,184 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,808 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,800 home value, $1,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Lynchburg (20)

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Questions remained: could the nation reunite as one? How would emancipation be realized?
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ran...
Weather: The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
State Park
325 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Biscuit Run State Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Junior Ranger Program, P...
Weather: Please contact the park at 540/682-0173 during inclement weather conditions to find out about closures.
Douthat State Park
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairy Stone State Park
State Park
5,346 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
High Bridge Trail State Park
State Park
54 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Holliday Lake State Park
State Park
519 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
James River State Park
State Park
1,569 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mayo River State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mayo River State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Park
State Park
1,531 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Occoneechee State Park
State Park
2,518 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sailors Creek Battlefield Historic State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park
State Park
318 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
State Park
1,273 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
State Park
337 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Staunton River State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Twin Lakes State Park
State Park
446 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watoga State Park
State Park
10,195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0