Affordable Storage in Lynchburg

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Lynchburg.

About Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg, Virginia, is a college town and a great place to raise a family. The city is in a beautiful part of the state, just a few miles east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. When living in Lynchburg, you will experience the four seasons. There are lovely autumns when the tree leaves change color, brisk winters, vibrant springs when all the flowers bloom, and warm, humid, but not hot, summers. The weather rarely gets below freezing. The coldest month is January, with an average of 36 °F. The hottest month is July, with a balmy average temperature of 76 °F.

The 2020 U.S. Census says the population is 79,009. It's a nice city with all the desired amenities that still has a small-town feel. The city is best known for being a nice mixture of the old and the new. The historic district features a collection of old homes and buildings that date back to the Civil War. The city has seven famous hills that tourists like to visit.

What to do in Lynchburg, VA

The city is what you expect for a college town, with plenty of great places to get good food, have drinks with friends, and enjoy a lively club scene. It is also a nice environment for children and is family-friendly.

• Amazement Square: Children love this interactive museum with many displays encouraging hands-on activities.
• Ann Spencer House and Garden: Ann Spencer was famous in the1920s for being a black American activist working for civil rights issues. She was also a poet and a skilled gardener. After restoring her former home, it is now well-preserved as a museum.
• Old City Cemetery: This is the oldest, still-operating cemetery in the state. It was founded in 1806. More than 20,000 people are buried there. Five museums on the property cover the fascinating history of the area.

Working in Lynchburg, VA

Some industries supporting the local economy include education, nuclear technology, pharmaceuticals, and material handling. The unemployment rate is 6.7% compared to 6% in other parts of the country. The median household income is $39,391 per year. This amount is much less than the national median, a household income of $57,652 for the average family. The predicted job growth rate over the next decade is 30.7%, compared to 33.5% for the USA as a whole. The most common industries are education (11.7%), healthcare (11.2%), hospitality/restaurants (7.5%), construction trades (5.6%), financial/insurance (4.5%), computers & electronic products (4.2%), and professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%).

Lynchburg, VA Neighborhoods

Lynchburg, VA, can accommodate your housing needs with choices ranging from a charming bungalow to a lovely southern mansion or a single-story ranch-style home with more contemporary designs. Here are some of the nicer neighborhoods:

• Bedford Hills/Boonsboro: This neighborhood has Bethel Park and Meriweather Park. There are older homes in this area found on the tree-lined streets. The median home price is a bit expensive at $384,890. If you're looking for a place to rent, it will cost around $1,477 monthly.
• Coleman Falls: The schools are good, and this neighborhood's crime rate is low. The median house price at $383,311 is close to the home prices in Bedford Hills. There is also a stunningly well-kept golf course at the Boonsboro Country Club on the border with Bedford Hills. This neighborhood is considered in the top 6% of the best areas in the state to raise a family.
• Peakland/Randolph College Area: A bit southeast of Coleman Falls is the Peakland area. This neighborhood is worth considering if you enjoy young people and living near a college. The median home price is $343,865, a little less expensive than the top areas.

Lynchburg, VA School District

Lynchburg City Schools administrate the public schools in Lynchburg. The student-to-teacher ratio is around 15:1. The school district spends about $13,762 per student per year on their education. There are 14 private schools in the area, which include the Blueridge Montessori School (PK to 7th), Desmond T Doss Christian Academy (PK to 10th), and Liberty Christian Academy (PK to 12th). For colleges and universities, there are five in Lynchburg. They are the Central Virginia Community College, Liberty University, Randolph College, Virginia University (Lynchburg campus), and the University of Lynchburg.

Moving to Lynchburg, VA

A helpful Lynchburg Community Handbook is available for download from the city's website. The City of Lynchburg has a convenient online tool to learn what city services are available for your address. The city provides water/sewer services and trash collection. Comcast (Xfinity) provides cable television and Internet connections. Verizon offers mobile telephone service and Internet connections. American Electric Power (AEP) provides electricity. Natural gas is available from Columbia Gas of Virginia. The Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department maintains 17 parks with open recreation areas, picnic spots, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and children's playgrounds. The city has 40 miles of trails for walking, hiking, running and mountain biking. The City of Lynchburg has an elected mayor and six other elected council members, which makes a total of seven on the city council. Each member serves for four years. There are four wards in the city. Each has a dedicated council member. There are three more elected-at-large council members who represent the entire community.

Lynchburg, VA Housing

The median home price in Lynchburg is $256,900. The home prices have been trending up 11.7% year-over-year. Nevertheless, the housing costs in this area are 19% below the national average, which helps keep the cost of living down to 12% below the rest of America.