Lynchburg, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Lynchburg, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Lynchburg, VA in its market cycle?
Lynchburg, VA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lynchburg, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $270K | ▼ -6.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 19 days | ▲ +46.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | ▲ +35% |
| Homes for Sale | 237 | ▼ -0.8% |
| Homes Sold | 89 | ▼ -26.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $164 | ▲ +0.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▼ -0.2% |
How has Lynchburg, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lynchburg, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lynchburg, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lynchburg, VA?
The median sale price in Lynchburg, VA is $270K, having fallen 6.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Lynchburg, VA?
Lynchburg, VA scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lynchburg, VA's Alpha Score?
Lynchburg, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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