Lynchburg, VA vs Riverside, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lynchburg
74.8
#548 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Lynchburg leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 31.3 min). Lynchburg leads in crime level (9.8 vs 16.2). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $56,243).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynchburg, VA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#548) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 79,535 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,078 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $56,243 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.9 | R+1.3 |
C
74.8 Score
Lynchburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$267,078
Population
79,535
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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