Lynchburg, VA

Living in Lynchburg

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 61
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 58
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Schools 88
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Residents

81k Population +6.8k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$703 Median Monthly Rent +$186 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lynchburg

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Lynchburg City45

Property Crime in Lynchburg

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Lynchburg City50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 4
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lynchburg

Inland Flooding40
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lynchburg, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lynchburg, VA

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New Vistas School
1 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Lynchburg, VA

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Randolph College
3 miles, NE
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Liberty University
3 miles, S
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Sweet Briar College
13 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lynchburg, VA

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Centra
2 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lynchburg, VA

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