Special Interest
Housing in Lunenburg County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lunenburg County averages $742/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Virginia median of $1,579 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lunenburg County FMR Area are $762 for a studio, $767 for 1‑bedroom, $1,007 for 2‑bedroom, $1,242 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,382 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $265 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lunenburg County shows a 36% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lunenburg County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.
