Lynchburg is a small town of 1,443 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lynchburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lynchburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lynchburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Lynchburg's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lynchburg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lynchburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$817
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lynchburg's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.1 /100k
Property Crime
727.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lynchburg is served primarily by Lynchburg-Clay Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lynchburg, OH
National Avg
School District
Lynchburg-Clay Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lynchburg sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Lynchburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lynchburg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,000 and median rent is $817/month.
Lynchburg's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 727.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lynchburg are operated by Lynchburg-Clay Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 6.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lynchburg, OH has a population of 1,443, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lynchburg averages 38.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lynchburg, Ohio is 1,443 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lynchburg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $136,000, median household income $56,250, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynchburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.