Birmingham, AL vs Lynchburg, VA
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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Lynchburg
74.8
#548 nationally
Lynchburg leads in median household income ($56,243 vs $38,838). Lynchburg leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 23.8 min). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Lynchburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 74.8 (#548) |
| Population | 196,644 | 79,535 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $267,078 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $56,243 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 29 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+7.9 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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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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