Housing in Lynchburg City

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Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Lynchburg City averages $1,073/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 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lynchburg City FMR Area are $1,094 for a studio, $1,100 for 1‑bedroom, $1,264 for 2‑bedroom, $1,741 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,864 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $191 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lynchburg City shows a 18% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lynchburg City was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Lynchburg

City
County
State
Miles
Lynchburg city
VA
0.0
Bedford
VA
6.9
Campbell
VA
7.1
Amherst
VA
7.3
Campbell
VA
7.6
Campbell
VA
9.7
Bedford
VA
12.8
Amherst
VA
13.0
Bedford
VA
13.7
Bedford
VA
14.9
Campbell
VA
15.1
Amherst
VA
15.5
Campbell
VA
16.8
Amherst
VA
17.2
Bedford
VA
17.5
Campbell
VA
17.6
Amherst
VA
18.2
Campbell
VA
20.0
Bedford
VA
20.9
Campbell
VA
22.7
Bedford
VA
23.4
Bedford
VA
27.3
Bedford
VA
29.8
Bedford
VA
31.1
Bedford
VA
33.7
Bedford
VA
35.0
Bedford
VA
37.4

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