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