Living in Lynchburg, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynchburg · Census data 2020–2024
Lynchburg has 2,161 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $88,750 (57% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $222,300, the median rent is $1,915/month.
Lynchburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,161
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $222,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,915/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lynchburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lynchburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynchburg the median home value is $222,300, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,915 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,271 a month in housing costs.
Lynchburg median household income
The median household income in Lynchburg is $88,750 and the income per person is $37,864. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Lynchburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 885
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.57
Lynchburg demographics
- Population
- 2,161
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 842
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynchburg ›
Education in Lynchburg
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Lynchburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynchburg
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 95.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Lynchburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 2,161 | $88,750 | $222,300 | $1,915 |
| Horn Lake | 26,647 | $53,311 | $171,400 | $1,435 |
| Walls | 1,426 | $58,920 | $193,300 | $1,200 |
| Southaven | 56,226 | $78,483 | $236,300 | $1,445 |
| Eudora | 620 | $89,391 | $263,900 | — |
| Hernando | 17,949 | $76,950 | $315,900 | $1,302 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 414 | $65,179 | $101,600 | $706 |
| Bridgetown | 3,195 | $139,224 | $344,500 | — |
| Memphis | 618,980 | $51,736 | $169,000 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Lynchburg, MS?
The median household income in Lynchburg is $88,750, 57% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lynchburg?
The median home value in Lynchburg is $222,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Lynchburg?
The median gross rent in Lynchburg is $1,915 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lynchburg, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Lynchburg?
The median age in Lynchburg is 41.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Lynchburg?
The average commute to work in Lynchburg is 25 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynchburg?
The unemployment rate in Lynchburg is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynchburg?
24.3% of adults in Lynchburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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