County profile · Virginia
Lynchburg city, VA market data
How Lynchburg city compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 81,347
- +3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 28,701
- Median household income
- $57,947
- +24.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $229,800
- Jobs located here
- 48,991
- Highest market score
- 64
- Electricians, #266 of 1,160 scored counties
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What this means
Lynchburg city has an estimated 81,347 people and 28,701 households. Population estimates put the population change in Lynchburg city from 2020 to 2025 at +3.0%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lynchburg city is $57,947, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lynchburg city runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Of the business types scored in Lynchburg city, electricians (64), pet grooming and boarding businesses (61) and grocery stores (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For electricians, that ranks #266 of 1,160 scored counties.
Lynchburg city is part of the Lynchburg metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for barbershops (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for grocery stores (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lynchburg city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lynchburg city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 64 | #266 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.1 | $12.2M | 101 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #437 of 1,461 | 6 | 2.1 | $3.7M | 146 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #639 of 2,070 | 12 | 4.2 | $13.3M | 144 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #860 of 2,200 | 25 | 8.7 | $890K | 101 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #669 of 1,490 | 9 | 3.1 | $3.2M | 133 | 10 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #686 of 1,493 | 18 | 6.3 | $2.1M | 72 | 24 |
| Veterinarians | 51 | #716 of 1,485 | 10 | 3.5 | $2.2M | 82 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | 50 | #602 of 1,177 | 11 | 3.8 | $6.6M | 78 | 4 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #430 of 847 | 5 | 1.7 | $7.6M | 118 | 29 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,097 of 2,057 | 41 | 14.3 | $1.8M | 73 | 26 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #976 of 1,707 | 24 | 8.4 | $3M | 64 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #949 of 1,472 | 10 | 3.5 | $399K | 59 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,223 of 1,771 | 29 | 10.1 | $1.3M | 78 | 53 |
| Gas stations | 40 | #1,608 of 2,358 | 60 | 20.9 | $1.2M | 50 | 25 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 38 | #937 of 1,327 | 8 | 2.8 | $2.7M | 89 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,155 of 1,611 | 21 | 7.3 | $500K | 50 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,702 of 2,402 | 60 | 20.9 | $2.7M | 79 | 44 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 36 | #1,249 of 1,656 | 17 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 95 | 61 |
| Pest control | 35 | #557 of 699 | 6 | 2.1 | $6.3M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 33 | #1,707 of 2,261 | 32 | 11.1 | $5M | 64 | 31 |
| Tire shops | 32 | #1,203 of 1,530 | 14 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 62 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,074 of 1,302 | 13 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 71 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 31 | #1,787 of 2,272 | 77 | 26.8 | $798K | 64 | 37 |
| Nail salons | 30 | #1,150 of 1,328 | 35 | 12.2 | $651K | 39 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,023 of 2,378 | 64 | 22.3 | $341K | 77 | 34 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 28 | #2,083 of 2,176 | 109 | 38.0 | Index only | 66 | 37 |
| Laundromats | 27 | #648 of 785 | 5 | 1.7 | $9.6M | 77 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,121 of 2,401 | 111 | 38.7 | $197K | 73 | 48 |
| Car washes and detailing | 26 | #1,298 of 1,451 | 21 | 7.3 | $1M | 41 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 24 | #848 of 887 | 15 | 5.2 | Index only | 67 | 9 |
| Real estate | 24 | #2,189 of 2,229 | 144 | 50.2 | Index only | 63 | 90 |
| Spas and skin care | 23 | #1,666 of 1,769 | 57 | 19.9 | $400K | 46 | 8 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,952 of 2,090 | 36 | 12.5 | $2.6M | 52 | 95 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 22 | #1,231 of 1,334 | 14 | 4.9 | $1.2M | 59 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 22 | #1,804 of 1,886 | 42 | 14.6 | $684K | 70 | 30 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,934 of 2,087 | 87 | 30.3 | $553K | 44 | 41 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 21 | #1,970 of 2,063 | 64 | 22.3 | $1.5M | 40 | 25 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 21 | #2,282 of 2,394 | 296 | 103.1 | $97K | 64 | 123 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 21 | #2,298 of 2,405 | 253 | 88.2 | $376K | 57 | 86 |
| Property management | 20 | #873 of 910 | 19 | 6.6 | Index only | 37 | 23 |
| Physical therapy | 20 | #1,348 of 1,422 | 26 | 9.1 | $1.1M | 46 | 16 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 20 | #1,816 of 1,889 | 52 | 18.1 | $1.8M | 44 | 28 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,085 of 2,210 | 113 | 39.4 | $426K | 48 | 50 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 20 | #2,293 of 2,405 | 482 | 167.9 | $197K | 53 | 208 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 19 | #2,079 of 2,222 | 71 | 24.7 | $1.3M | 44 | 95 |
| Barbershops | 18 | #1,243 of 1,356 | 35 | 12.2 | $651K | 35 | 4 |
| Gyms | 18 | #1,691 of 1,792 | 30 | 10.5 | $555K | 43 | 18 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 18 | #1,991 of 2,088 | 54 | 18.8 | $309K | 47 | 30 |
| Hair salons | 18 | #2,253 of 2,339 | 109 | 38.0 | $209K | 49 | 37 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 18 | #2,324 of 2,385 | 241 | 84.0 | $95K | 44 | 55 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 15 | #767 of 777 | 10 | 3.5 | $1.7M | 41 | 18 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $5.5M | 40 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $5.6M | 123 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $16M | 102 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Lynchburg city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $21.8M | $761 | 79 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $71.8M | $2,500 | 96 |
| Food away from home | $95.1M | $3,312 | 81 |
| Groceries | $160.1M | $5,580 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.8M | $794 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.5M | $366 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $16.7M | $580 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $28.7M | $1,001 | 78 |
| Pets | $22.3M | $775 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $48.1M | $1,677 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $61.5M | $2,141 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $73M | $2,543 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $37.9M | $1,320 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $394.6M | $13,749 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Lynchburg city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 81,347+3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 28,701
- Median age
- 33.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 49%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 49 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,625
- Median household income
- $57,947+24.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,031
- Median home value
- $229,800
- Jobs located here
- 48,991
- Daytime population
- 99,233Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lynchburg city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Lynchburg city at 81,347 people in 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 28,701 households. Median household income rose 24.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lynchburg city, VA spend?
Households in Lynchburg city spend about $394.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $160.1M on groceries and $95.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lynchburg city spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 109, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lynchburg city, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lynchburg city are for electricians (64), pet grooming and boarding businesses (61) and grocery stores (61). Lynchburg city ranks #266 of 1,160 scored counties for electricians.
How does Lynchburg city, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lynchburg city is $57,947 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $229,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lynchburg city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for barbershops (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for grocery stores (38% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Lynchburg city, each ranked against other counties.
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