In Lynchburg, Virginia, the median home price is $248,898, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $57,947; the population is 79,497; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 423.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lynchburg at a glance
Population
79,497
Median Household Income
$57,947
Typical Home Value
$248,898
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
423.0
Avg Commute Time
16.8
About Lynchburg
Lynchburg has a population of 79,497. The median home value is $248,898, 47% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $57,947 (38% below the Virginia median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lynchburg
1 town, by population.
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Lynchburg at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lynchburg?
- Lynchburg has a population of 79,497 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lynchburg?
- The median home value in Lynchburg is $248,898. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lynchburg?
- Median household income in Lynchburg is $57,947 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lynchburg in?
- Lynchburg is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Lynchburg?
- Lynchburg contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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