Lynchburg Metro Area, VA
Living in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Bikeability19
Walkability33
Commute62
Public Transit23
Affordability80
Public Safety77
Airports4
Hospitals64
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
262kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black17%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$637Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lynchburg Metro Area
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in the Lynchburg Metro Area
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
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 | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding50
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lynchburg Metro Area, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lynchburg Metro Area, VA
Bridges Treatment Center
2 miles, SE
Tree of Life Academy
2 miles, SW
Blue Ridge Montessori School
2 miles, NW
New Covenant Schools
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lynchburg Metro Area, VA
Liberty University
2 miles, SE
University of Lynchburg
3 miles, NE
Randolph College
6 miles, NE
Sweet Briar College
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lynchburg Metro Area, VA
Centra
4 miles, NE
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
31 miles, NW
Carilion Medical Center
41 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lynchburg Metro Area, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
65 miles, N
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
68 miles, NE