What are the schools like in Lyndhurst, VA?

School district data for Lyndhurst is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lyndhurst?

The median household income in Lyndhurst, VA is $81,806 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Lyndhurst, VA?

Lyndhurst has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.6 inches.

Lyndhurst, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lyndhurst, VA affordable or expensive?

Lyndhurst's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyndhurst is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lyndhurst, VA?

Lyndhurst has a violent crime rate of 104.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 978.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyndhurst, VA a Good Place to Live?

Lyndhurst is a small town of 1,750 in Virginia, with a median household income of $81,806 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyndhurst stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lyndhurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lyndhurst 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: 92.6

Lyndhurst's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyndhurst costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyndhurst, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,806	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lyndhurst's violent crime rate is 104.6 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

104.6 /100k

Property Crime

978.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lyndhurst, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyndhurst sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 21.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyndhurst, VA
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	21.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lyndhurst, VA	National Avg
Population	1,750	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sherando, VA 2 mi Waynesboro, VA 4 mi Stuarts Draft, VA 5 mi Fishersville, VA 6 mi Afton, VA 6 mi

Lyndhurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyndhurst, VA affordable or expensive?

Lyndhurst's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyndhurst roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $244,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyndhurst, VA?

Lyndhurst's violent crime rate is 104.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 978.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyndhurst?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lyndhurst, VA a good place to live?

Lyndhurst, VA has a population of 1,750, a median household income of $81,806, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lyndhurst?

Lyndhurst averages 44.2°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 21.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lyndhurst?

The population of Lyndhurst, Virginia is 1,750 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyndhurst?

Key numbers for living in Lyndhurst: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $244,400, median household income $81,806, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyndhurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.