Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Madison Heights, VA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,108
Population
10,950
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A riverside town in the hills
Family-Friendly
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River
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Parks
Located directly across the James River from Lynchburg, Madison Heights is a wooded, suburban community offering easy commutes into the city. The Lynchburg Expressway helps residents reach Downtown Lynchburg in about five minutes. It is also the main commercial strip in Madison Heights, lined with a variety of shops and restaurants.
Settled around 1786, Madison Heights has a long and interesting history. It also features several historic sites, such a s Galt’s Mill Complex. This mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built around 1813. Oak Lawn, also on the national register, is a house built around 1810. Fort Riverview, an archaeological site, served as a redoubt during the Civil War.
To enjoy the natural landscape, head to Percival’s Island Natural Area, an island in the James River. This is a terrific place to walk, bike ride, or view nature. Riveredge Park provides scenic views of Lynchburg, terrific river views with a fountain, a hiking and biking trail, and a playground.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,079
Average: $67,555
Education
1,687
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,480
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Madison Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Madison Heights, VA is $1,108 for one bedroom, $1,149 for two bedrooms, and $1,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Madison Heights has decreased by -6.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,108/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$1,674/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Madison Heights, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Madison Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
438 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
513 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
513 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Amazement Square - The Rightmire Children's Museum
- James River Heritage Trail
- The Nature Zone
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 February 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.