Lynchburg, Virginia
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 1% for walkability
- top 2% for amenities nearby
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Lynchburg is a county in Virginia with about 79,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitelynchburgva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in3.3 in
humid 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 22% of US counties
Home Value$196k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$972better than 26% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.88%better than 48% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.77%better than 28% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.6 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.2 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days253 daysbetter than 67% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.3better than 49% of US counties
Air Quality34 AQIbetter than 85% of US counties
School Quality54.2better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime2331/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Crime2464/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Community
Population79,16677th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age28.41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5384th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.882nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.1%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)27.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.7%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability13.8/20better than 99% of US counties
Airport Distance102 mibetter than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.3%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby35.75better than 98% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lynchburg an affordable place to live?
- Lynchburg is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lynchburg?
- The median home value in Lynchburg is $196k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lynchburg?
- Median household income in Lynchburg is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lynchburg?
- Median gross rent in Lynchburg is $972 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lynchburg safe?
- Lynchburg is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2331/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2464/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lynchburg?
- Lynchburg averages 76°F in July and 36°F in January, with 43.6 in of annual precipitation and about 253 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lynchburg?
- Public-school quality in Lynchburg is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lynchburg?
- The average one-way commute in Lynchburg is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)