The Town FilesLynchburg, Virginia
City in Lynchburg city · population 79,009 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,800
- Household income
- $57,947
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 28.6
Lynchburg is a city of 79,009 people in Lynchburg city, Virginia. The median home is worth $229,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks hipper than 93% of Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 82% of Virginia towns.
How Lynchburg ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lynchburg is worth $229,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $57,947, which is more affordable than 42% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,073 a month. 48.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lynchburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,073 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $57,947 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 48.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Lynchburg
| People | Lynchburg | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Lynchburg
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 15, 2018 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Lynchburg city since 1996
Lynchburg city has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Lynchburg city
Lynchburg city had 47,689 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,705 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Lynchburg itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Lynchburg
29 public schools with 11,062 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | 9-12 | 1,257 | 13.0 |
| Heritage High | 9-12 | 1,080 | 13.8 |
| Brookville High | 9-12 | 1,015 | 16.6 |
| Tomahawk Elementary | PK-5 | 679 | 15.4 |
| Brookville Middle | 6-8 | 678 | 14.4 |
| Leesville Road Elementary | PK-5 | 642 | 14.6 |
| Linkhorne Middle | 6-8 | 566 | 12.3 |
| Sandusky Middle | 6-8 | 543 | 11.6 |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | 6-8 | 533 | 10.3 |
| Robert S. Payne Elementary | PK-5 | 466 | 12.6 |
| Heritage Elementary | PK-5 | 454 | 11.4 |
| Sheffield Elementary | PK-5 | 432 | 12.3 |
Towns near Lynchburg
- Forest, VA4.8 mi · 11,709 people · home $319,800
- Madison Heights, VA6.0 mi · 10,893 people · home $191,300
- Timberlake, VA6.3 mi · 13,267 people · home $235,900
- Bedford, VA18.0 mi · 6,657 people · home $222,500
- Altavista, VA19.6 mi · 3,378 people · home $142,900
- Buena Vista, VA24.5 mi · 6,641 people · home $156,200
- Lexington, VA29.8 mi · 7,320 people · home $275,200
Lynchburg questions
Is Lynchburg, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lynchburg scores better for retirees than 27% of Virginia towns and quieter than 15%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.6).
How much does a house cost in Lynchburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lynchburg is valued at $229,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,947, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,073 a month.
What is the weather like in Lynchburg?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Lynchburg get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2018. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)