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Lynchburg, Virginia · ZIP 24501

Lynchburg — ZIP 24501

Crime DataSchools

Lynchburg (24501) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Lynchburg. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $198K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index25/100
Schools nearby5

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index72/100
Typical home value$198K
Median rent$1,254/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$198K

Median Rent

$1,254/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
E.C. Glass High09–121,220Not reportedNot reported
Robert S. Payne ElementaryPK–05435Not reportedNot reported
William M. Bass ElementaryPK–05188Not reportedNot reported
Dearington Elementary/InnovationPK–05180Not reportedNot reported
T.C. Miller Elementary School for InnovationPK–05168Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

26,393

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

30.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 24501 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 24501 has a school score of 25/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 24501 is approximately $198K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 24501 in Lynchburg has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.