The largest of seven hills, College Hill, borders downtown Lynchburg and houses some of the oldest homes in the city. “If you love old houses, College Hill is a great place to live,” says Susan Murray, Realtor with eXp Realty and resident. “And has some of the oldest houses in town.” Federal Hill, a small historic district within the community, features the area's oldest and most stylistically diverse homes. "I just sold a house in Federal Hill," says Murray. "It was originally a plantation and Federal Hill grew up around it." Merchants and civic leaders lived in the historic district, which developed slowly from there, allowing for various housing styles. The area has Victorian Foursquares and large, red-brick colonials next to white-trimmed Queen Annes.
College Hill is filled with older Colonial Style homes in the areas closer to downtown Lynchburg
Four Square Style homes are popular in the College Hill neighbrohood.
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Restored, modernized homes from $115,000
Gridded streets lined with vintage homes on medium lots are surrounded by dense foliage on sloping terrain. Some streets contain thin sidewalks, and most homes are set back from the road. Most homes in the area were built around 1892. The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and immortalizes the poet and activist, along with her 1903 home and garden. Homes in the area are in the Foursquare and colonial styles made with brick or wood and vinyl siding. Some homes in the area have been restored or modernized and range from $115,000 to $500,000, while investment properties range from $35,000 to $60,000. Multifamily and townhouses range from $55,000 to $180,000.
College Hill residents love a vibrant color to give the neighborhood a fun character.
Some College Hill can cost up to $500,000 in some areas.
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Shopping and dining in downtown
Downtown Lynchburg is nearby and offers shopping, dining and nightlife. Bootleggers serves burgers, bourbon and beer in an industrial cottage setting. Residents enjoy wood-fired pizza while listening to live music from May to September at Waterstone. Groceries are available at the Food Lion in Fairview Heights or from nearby convenience stores. However, most residents get groceries from the Lynchburg Community Market, a year-round farmers market.
The Lynchburg market brings vendors from all around College Hill.
Some restaurant bars have large beer selections to choose from near College hill.
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Historic church open house and Legacy Museum
Interfaith Outreach Association hosts a Downtown Lynchburg Historic Church Open House in December. Participants visit historic churches as the congregations sing holiday songs. Churches in the area include St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Holy Cross Catholic Church and Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Residents may learn about Black history in Lynchburg through the Legacy Museum of African American History, a museum set in a 125-year-old restored home.
The Ann Spencer House is now a museum open to the public in College Hill.
The Chauncey Spencer House, the son of Ann Spencer is located in College Hill.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. for Innovation is a highly rated school in the College Hill area.
Lottery for Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
Children in the area may attend the Robert S. Payne Elementary School and Linkhorne Middle School. Both Robert S. Payne and Linkhorne receive a B-minus from Niche. Students advance to E.C. Glass High School, which receives a B-plus. Another school in the area is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School for Innovation, which receives a B-minus. “It’s a magnet school,” says Murray. “You can enter a lottery and win a spot to go there.” Several universities and vocational colleges are in the area, including Liberty University, Virginia University and University of Lynchburg.
College Hill is a large neighborhood just behind downtown Lynchburg.
College Hill Center, Boys and Girls Club
College Hill’s namesake was a military college active between 1855 and 1861. The old college grounds now serve the community as College Hill Center, a recreation center, offering physical activities for locals. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg has programs for children that change yearly, covering the arts, wellness, recreation and other areas. The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum features a restored garden that was once visited by Black leaders such as W.E.B. Du Bois, James Weldon Johnson and George Washington Carver. Locals walk the trails and enjoy the museums and gardens within the Old City Cemetery at the edge of College Hill.
Walkable area with bus stops
College Hill is within walking distance of most amenities. The community is near Route 29, and residents may catch a bus at the Kemper Street Transfer Station. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is 7 miles away.
College Hill has a great bus system that runs through the neighborhood.
Kemper street station is a central hub for College Hill residents.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,110
Median Age
32
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,975
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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