salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,640 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 38 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lynchburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lynchburg
| Size | Lynchburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $904 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $959 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,082 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,459 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,217 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lynchburg overall?
Everyday prices in the Lynchburg metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Lynchburg
Life in Lynchburg
What jobs pay in Lynchburg
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $144,090 | 11.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $122,800 | 12.9% |
| Lawyer | $122,110 | 12.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,710 | 13.1% |
| Software Developer | $109,840 | 14.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,170 | 16.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,990 | 16.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,100 | 16.4% |
| Operations Manager | $95,040 | 16.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $80,450 | 19.6% |
| Accountant | $78,990 | 20.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,370 | 25.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,310 | 26.2% |
| Electrician | $58,750 | 26.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,500 | 27.0% |
| Police Officer | $58,150 | 27.2% |
| Plumber | $57,210 | 27.6% |
| Truck Driver | $55,020 | 28.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,470 | 31.3% |
| Carpenter | $48,270 | 32.7% |
| Firefighter | $45,450 | 34.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,660 | 36.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,210 | 39.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,670 | 41.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,780 | 42.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,080 | 43.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,080 | 45.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,570 | 51.7% |
| Cashier | $28,390 | 55.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lynchburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $278 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $229,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?
Renting in Lynchburg costs a median of about $1,316 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Lynchburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,640 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lynchburg cheap or expensive?
Lynchburg is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $62,496. It ranks 38th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lynchburg?
The median homeowner in Lynchburg pays $1,804 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Lynchburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lynchburg?
The median home value in Lynchburg is $229,800, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
79,497 people live in Lynchburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.