The Lynchburg metro is home to 262,716 people (up 0.8% over five years), with a median household income of $67,782. Typical rent of $1,288/month works out to 22.8% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Lynchburg's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 27.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Professional & management | 9.2% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 8.8% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 22.8% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Lynchburg market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,288/month suggests a household income around $52,000/year. The metro's median household income is $67,782.
By workforce share: Education & health care (27.2%), Manufacturing (12.9%), Retail trade (11.1%) (Census ACS 5-year).