Cost of Living in Lynchburg, VA

Population: 79,255 • 2026 Data

$59,808
Median Household Income
-23% vs national
$1,043
Median Monthly Rent
-23% vs national
$211,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs national
5.0%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Lynchburg

The median home value in Lynchburg, VA is $211,800. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,043, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,023.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.9%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Lynchburg, VA is $59,808. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%, with a labor force of 38,659 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov