Lynchburg VA vs Marysville WA — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Lynchburg, VA

Virginia · Population: 79,255

Median HH Income$59,808
Median Home Price$264,994
Unemployment5.0%
Bachelor's+38.5%

Marysville, WA

Washington · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$636,601
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Lynchburg

79,255

Marysville

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Lynchburg

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Median Age

Lynchburg

28.4

Marysville

N/A

Foreign Born

Lynchburg

4.6%

Marysville

N/A

White

Lynchburg

62.2%

Marysville

N/A

Black

Lynchburg

27.7%

Marysville

N/A

Asian

Lynchburg

2.2%

Marysville

N/A

Hispanic

Lynchburg

5.0%

Marysville

N/A

Spanish at Home

Lynchburg

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Population	79,255	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	28.4	N/A	-
Foreign Born	4.6%	N/A	-
White	62.2%	N/A	-
Black	27.7%	N/A	-
Asian	2.2%	N/A	-
Hispanic	5.0%	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Lynchburg

$59,808

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Income

Lynchburg

$30,004

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Lynchburg

$69,581

Marysville

$76,120

Marysville +

Unemployment Rate

Lynchburg

5.0%

Marysville

N/A

Poverty Rate

Lynchburg

17.4%

Marysville

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Lynchburg

38.5%

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Median HH Income	$59,808	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	$30,004	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$69,581	$76,120	Marysville +
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	17.4%	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	38.5%	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Lynchburg

$264,994

Lynchburg +

Marysville

$636,601

Homeownership Rate

Lynchburg

49.1%

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$264,994	$636,601	Lynchburg +
Homeownership Rate	49.1%	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Lynchburg

240

Lynchburg +

Marysville

383

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Lynchburg

1726

Lynchburg +

Marysville

3409

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	240	383	Lynchburg +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	1726	3409	Lynchburg +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Lynchburg

37.1%

Marysville

32.4%

Marysville +

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Lynchburg

11.9%

Marysville

9.1%

Marysville +

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Lynchburg

19.4%

Marysville

17.7%

Marysville +

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Lynchburg

9.1%

Marysville

8.8%

Marysville +

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Lynchburg

14.8%

Lynchburg +

Marysville

16.9%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Lynchburg

12.9%

Marysville

11.5%

Marysville +

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	37.1%	32.4%	Marysville +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	11.9%	9.1%	Marysville +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	19.4%	17.7%	Marysville +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	9.1%	8.8%	Marysville +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	14.8%	16.9%	Lynchburg +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	12.9%	11.5%	Marysville +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Lynchburg

54.8°F

Marysville

N/A

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Lynchburg

41.5 in

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	54.8°F	N/A	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	41.5 in	N/A	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Lynchburg

8.2 µg/m³

Marysville

7.5 µg/m³

Marysville +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Lynchburg

75.0%

Marysville

75.0%

Tie

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	8.2 µg/m³	7.5 µg/m³	Marysville +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	75.0%	75.0%	Tie

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Lynchburg

18.5 min

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Lynchburg, VA	Marysville, WA	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	18.5 min	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Lynchburg offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $264,994. On public safety, Lynchburg is safer with a violent crime rate of 240 per 100,000 residents, compared to 383 in Marysville. Marysville has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.5 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Marysville scores better with a lower obesity rate of 32.4%.

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