Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia Overview

Lynchburg scores 52.4/100 overall (C+), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Virginia — below the state composite of 74.9. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 20/100.

Income & Employment in Lynchburg

Lynchburg’s median income of $61,693 is 29% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Safety in Lynchburg

Lynchburg’s violent crime rate of 340.8 per 100,000 runs above the Virginia average of 201. The property crime rate is 2032.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lynchburg

Lynchburg has a cost of living index of 90.3 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $211,800. Median monthly rent is $1,043. Renters spend 20.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Lynchburg

The adult obesity rate in Lynchburg is 37.1%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.9%. Residents report an average of 19.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Virginia ranks #12 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lynchburg

Lynchburg has a high school graduation rate of 87.7%. The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,935. The city has 21 public schools serving 11,062 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Lynchburg

Lynchburg enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58°F. Summers average 74.7°F. Winters average 43°F. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. The average commute of 15.3 minutes is notably short.

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