Lynchburg, VA vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Lynchburg leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 30.4 min). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $56,243). Upland leads in walk score (48 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynchburg, VA | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#548) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 79,535 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,078 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $56,243 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.9 | R+2.1 |
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-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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