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Lynchburg, TN

Lynchburg, TN.

Population: 3,166 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lynchburg, TN is $357,305 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $475,000 after a median 100 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,305

Median home value

+8.1%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,305
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+134.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$357,305
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$475,000
Median list price
$562,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Lynchburg Elementary, Moore County High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,519
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,483

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (37 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Stones River National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Amacher Strip (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
UNITY MEDICAL CENTER, VANDERBILT TULLAHOMA-HARTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+69 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
21.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,318
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
44.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,591
Average weekly wage
$1,284
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LynchburgState medianUS median
Median home value$357,305$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$475,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,318$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lynchburg, TN?
$357,305.
What is the median sale price in Lynchburg, TN?
$475,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lynchburg, TN?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Lynchburg, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lynchburg, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Lynchburg, TN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lynchburg, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lynchburg, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lynchburg, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lynchburg, TN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lynchburg, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lynchburg, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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