Lunenburg County

VA · Pop. 53,433 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lunenburg County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 53,433.

$/Acre: $1,756

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 30.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.28%

Combined Sales Tax5.58%

Cost of Living Index108.1

Median Household Income$71,386

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,756

Median Home Price$205K

Acres for Sale374

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,643 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate