Cost of living in the Lynchburg Metro Area
5 counties across VA. Population: 262,716.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Average rent across the Lynchburg metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 5 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 5 counties in the Lynchburg Metro Area
The Lynchburg metro area includes 5 counties. Sorted by population.
- Bedford County VA$3,255/moPop80,254 Rent$1,062/mo Income$77,644/yrBedford County VA 80,254 $1,062/mo $77,644/yr $3,255/mo
- Lynchburg city VA$2,912/moPop79,255 Rent$1,062/mo Income$59,808/yrLynchburg city VA 79,255 $1,062/mo $59,808/yr $2,912/mo
- Campbell County VA$3,109/moPop55,398 Rent$1,062/mo Income$62,608/yrCampbell County VA 55,398 $1,062/mo $62,608/yr $3,109/mo
- Amherst County VA$3,155/moPop31,385 Rent$1,062/mo Income$67,298/yrAmherst County VA 31,385 $1,062/mo $67,298/yr $3,155/mo
- Appomattox County VA$3,148/moPop16,424 Rent$1,062/mo Income$62,337/yrAppomattox County VA 16,424 $1,062/mo $62,337/yr $3,148/mo
Compare counties in the Lynchburg Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Lynchburg Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Lynchburg Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Lynchburg metro area is approximately $3,102 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 5 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Lynchburg Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Lynchburg metro area is $1,062 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Lynchburg Metro Area?
Lynchburg city, VA is the most affordable county in the Lynchburg metro area at approximately $2,912 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Lynchburg Metro Area?
Bedford County, VA is the most expensive county in the Lynchburg metro area at approximately $3,255 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Lynchburg Metro Area?
The Lynchburg metro area covers 5 counties. The five largest by population are Bedford County, Lynchburg city, Campbell County, Amherst County, Appomattox County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.