Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Lynchburg, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,017
Population
73,346
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A college town embedded in history
History
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Parks
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University
Lynchburg, set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, combines historic architecture with contemporary living. The "City of Seven Hills" features a revitalized downtown where former warehouses now house modern loft apartments, adding to the area's residential growth. The rental market remains steady, with average rents ranging from $919 for studios to $1,461 for four-bedroom units. The city's educational landscape includes Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg, adding to the community's energy.
Residents enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation along the James River Heritage Trail and Blackwater Creek Natural Area's extensive path system. The Rivermont area showcases preserved Victorian architecture, while Boonsboro features established residential communities. Downtown Lynchburg offers local shops and restaurants, anchored by the Academy Center of the Arts. The Riverfront Park hosts community gatherings throughout the year, and the Old City Cemetery, home to Virginia's most extensive public collection of antique roses, provides a peaceful retreat. The city's rich history includes its distinction as one of Virginia's best-preserved Civil War-era communities.
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Downtown Lynchburg has various shops and restaurants.
Lynchburg has a variety of housing types to choose from.
Events in Lynchburg always draw out crowds.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,899
Average: $79,664
Education
21,609
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
34,981
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lynchburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lynchburg, VA is $910 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,230 for two bedrooms, and $1,508 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lynchburg has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,017/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$1,697/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,396/month
808 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,282/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lynchburg, VA is 5.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lynchburg is 14.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $910 - $1,508. You can expect to pay 4.4% less for groceries, 8.9% more for utilities, and 11.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lynchburg, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
309 Students
Leesville Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
646 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
625 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
648 Students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
568 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
971 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,325 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,220 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,113 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Nature Zone
- Amazement Square - The Rightmire Children's Museum
- James River Heritage Trail
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.