The neighborhoods in Lynchburg are just as diverse as the people. Within a 10 minute drive, the world outside your car window can transform from city chic to a peaceful, private getaway.
Just a few reasons to call Lynchburg home include:
- Low crime rate
- Affordable cost of living
- Property tax 30% below national average
- Stable housing market
- Median sales price of homes: $152, 955 (third quarter of 2009)
Spotlight On: Timberlake/Fort Hill
Rich with history, this well-established area features a variety of homes built in the late 1920's, all the way up through the present day. The area has its own unique charm with a variety of different style housing options available to buy, lease or rent. Fort Hill is conveniently surrounded by a memorial park, a bowling alley and community shopping centers, while the Timberlake area puts residents in close proximity to convenient luxuries such as grocery stores and retail shopping.
Spotlight On: Wyndhurst
The community-friendly neighborhood of Wyndhurst offers a little bit of everything. Residents are free to choose from a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, condos and apartments. Wyndhurst prides itself on being, "A new community with an old-fashioned feel." Community life is encouraged as its own bustling town center features:
- Retail stores
- Gas stations
- Restaurants
- The Jamerson YMCA
Spotlight On: Cornerstone
Cornerstone, the latest community-style development, is credited as the first and only community in Lynchburg featuring full fiber optic technology for high-speed data and Internet services. Still under construction, this neighborhood will be the future home to several upscale businesses, shops and penthouses. In addition, the neighborhood offers a 25-acre Borel/Allen park with walking, jogging, and biking trails.
Spotlight On: Rivermont/Boonsboro
Enjoy upscale living in one of the beautifully built homes in this highly sought-after area. Rivermont, a national historic district, is renowned as Lynchburg's first planned streetcar community.
The buildings in the area offer a seamless mix of notable brick, Colonial, Victorian and Tudor- and Mediterranean-style homes, alongside custom-built dream homes. The area is also ideal for families, with easy access to:
- Tennis courts
- Nature walks
- Swimming pools
- Golf courses
Spotlight On: Downtown Lynchburg
The New York-style lofts of City Market Lofts will capture the heart of city lovers —brick walls, refinished hardwood floors and rooftop terraces give way to a sense of "big city living" as residents take part in Lynchburg's eventful downtown scene. The outskirts of the downtown area are adorned with large homes dating back to the 1800s. As efforts to renovate the entire downtown continue, a huge increase in the desirability of downtown living has also increased.
Living downtown also allows for quick access to:
- The Community Market
- YMCA
- Riverfront Festival Park and Bluff Walk
- Unique shopping and local dining options.
Nestled right in the middle of the Bible Belt, Lynchburg is abundant with religious and spiritual options for people from all walks of life. Known as the City of Churches, Lynchburg is host to both churches with small, intimate congregations or services with thousands in attendance like Thomas Road Baptist Church. From contemporary to conservative, those who seek are sure to find the best spiritual experience to fit their personal doctrine and comfort level.
When selecting a place of worship in the Hill City, you have a rich diversity to choose from—from Southern Baptist and Presbyterian to Greek Orthodox and Christian Science. One thing is certain: the City of Churches is as diverse in its spiritual life as it is its residents.
