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Lynchburg

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Virginia
  • 329 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Lynchburg is a town in Virginia with a population of 79,237. Lynchburg is in Lynchburg City County. Living in Lynchburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lynchburg there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Lynchburg. The public schools in Lynchburg are above average.
    Population
    79,237

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $153,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $835
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Lynchburg Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      236.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      221.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,566.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      205.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      25%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Lynchburg

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,971
    National
    $55,322
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    Lynchburg Reviews

    329 reviews
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    We moved here seven months ago from Winston-Salem. It was a bit of culture shock. The restaurants here are consistently terrible and there are Liberty students everywhere.
    On the other hand, it's a beautiful town with neat trails and neighborhoods. It's very affordable (the most affordable place I've ever lived). And it's growing, so maybe soon we will get restaurants that have decent service!
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    This is a huge family city. Lynchburg gives you very small city vibes. It is the home of the largest Christian University, Liberty. Lynchburg has plenty of resturants but lacks on night life. I was born and raised here. It's big enough that you dont know everyone,but it's small enough where you know can about anywhere in the city in about 30 mintues. Public schools are decent and I would consider this a safe place to live. Lynchburg has grown to offer more small business, healthy living resturants, and more modern infrastructure.
    Lynchburg is a very homie place. There are plenty of good eating places downtown such as RA bistro. The scenery in Lynchburg is beautiful with so many trails to walk on. The nice thing about Lynchburg is that the stores are relatively close together. There is much driving required to get from one place to another. Although Lynchburg is a nice family oriented town, there is not much to do for young people. The activities for non-college students are limited. Most of the activities are connected to Liberty University.