Living in West Lynchburg
West Lynchburg is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 65,517 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 5%, #309 of 7,271), early retirees (top 7%, #682 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 14%, #1,619 of 12,111).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 35 min and sets around 23:02; in late June it sets around 2:41.
How West Lynchburg ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #5,936 of 11,898 | #165 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,333 of 9,771 | #141 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #3,484 of 8,006 | #139 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,277 of 6,237 | #128 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,614 of 9,474 | #94 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,325 of 9,474 | #110 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #682 of 10,762 | #39 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #309 of 7,271 | #12 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,150 of 8,006 | #156 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,833 of 12,111 | #61 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,830 of 7,271 | #119 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #4,060 of 9,474 | #121 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #2,978 of 18,063 | #82 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #4,800 of 16,523 | #141 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #5,702 of 18,063 | #164 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,558 of 16,523 | #76 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #3,246 of 21,167 | #109 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,619 of 12,111 | #86 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #7,252 of 12,111 | #161 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lynchburg (Virginia) 3 km
- Madison Heights (Virginia) 6 km
- Forest (Virginia) 11 km
- Timberlake (Virginia) 12 km
- Bedford (Virginia) 31 km
- Buena Vista (Virginia) 40 km
- Lexington (Virginia) 48 km
- Vinton (Virginia) 65 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.