Living in Lyndhurst, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyndhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Lyndhurst has 1,309 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $76,111 (18% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $251,900, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Lyndhurst is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lyndhurst at a glance
- Population
- 1,309
- Median age
- 51State: 39
- Median household income
- $76,111State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $251,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 94.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lyndhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lyndhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyndhurst the median home value is $251,900, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,329 a month in housing costs.
Lyndhurst median household income
The median household income in Lyndhurst is $76,111 and the income per person is $41,131. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lyndhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 628
- Owner-occupied
- 94.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.3%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.30
Lyndhurst demographics
- Population
- 1,309
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 568
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyndhurst ›
Education in Lyndhurst
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Lyndhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyndhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Lyndhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst | 1,309 | $76,111 | $251,900 | $1,089 |
| Waynesboro | 22,841 | $59,994 | $245,500 | $1,020 |
| Stuarts Draft | 11,780 | $79,332 | $294,300 | $1,201 |
| Fishersville | 9,484 | $83,671 | $348,900 | $1,483 |
| Afton | 266 | $93,409 | $372,700 | — |
| Nellysford | 1,584 | $136,442 | $552,600 | $1,545 |
| Wintergreen | 589 | $120,346 | $513,800 | — |
| Dooms | 1,454 | $87,292 | $274,100 | — |
| Jolivue | 1,075 | $38,214 | $273,500 | $1,159 |
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What is the median household income in Lyndhurst, VA?
The median household income in Lyndhurst is $76,111, 18% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lyndhurst?
The median home value in Lyndhurst is $251,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lyndhurst?
The median gross rent in Lyndhurst is $1,089 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Lyndhurst, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Lyndhurst?
The median age in Lyndhurst is 51 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lyndhurst?
The average commute to work in Lyndhurst is 21 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyndhurst?
The unemployment rate in Lyndhurst is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyndhurst?
15.1% of adults in Lyndhurst 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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