Living in Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Lynchburg, VA Crime Report
1,902
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,330.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-9.25%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Lynchburg, VA Cost Of Living
89
Lynchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lynchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
Lynchburg, Virginia Info Snack
Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2016 census estimates an increase to 80,212. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War.
Population
80,131
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
21.8%
Median Home
$158,800
Median Income
$43,374
Median Rent
$843
Lynchburg, VA Photos
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Map Of Lynchburg, VA
Population over time in Lynchburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 80,131 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 79,237 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 78,755 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 78,158 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 77,626 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 76,467 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 75,657 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 74,849 | 1.5% |
| 2009 | 73,726 | - |
| Crime/100k | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 337.0 | 200.0 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 9.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 50.2 | 42.3 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 236.5 | 118.7 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1993.8 | 1665.8 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 221.8 | 182.8 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1566.1 | 1356.4 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 205.9 | 126.5 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Lynchburg
| Race | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 62.2% | 61.1% |
| African American | 28.4% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 6.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 9.2% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Lynchburg, Virginia
| Income | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.6% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 7.4% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.0% |
Gender in Lynchburg
| Gender | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lynchburg for adults over 25
| Education | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
2 Reviews & Comments About Lynchburg
Overall User Rating
2.0
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I'm from Lynchburg, VA and it's not much to do here.
I live in Lynchburg actually in the city. We hear sirens every night. There are shootings and stabbings every week and Channel 13 doesn't report any of it. Channel 7 out of Roanoke lets people know whats going on. I think Lynchburg in general needs to be better informed.
There was a shooting at the hospital last night.
