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Commercial and residential areas in Westend
Westend, also called Midtown or West Lynchburg by locals, is 3 miles from downtown and offers residential living near shopping, dining and entertainment. Built at either end of the community, the University of Lynchburg and E.C. Glass High School split the neighborhood into its residential and commercial sectors. While students attend school, many locals head to work at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital or attend classes at Centra College, a local nursing school. “Centra Health is one of the big employers in Lynchburg,” says David Wilson, the Adult Services Librarian at the Lynchburg Public Library. “They run two hospitals in the city, including all the rehabilitation and other services.” The commercial area of Westend was built between the 1950s and the 1980s with the expansion of E.C. Glass High School in 1953 and The Plaza, a once-prominent shopping center, seven years later. Centra Health was established in 1987 with the merger of the Lynchburg General Hospital and the Virginia Baptist Hospital and now serves as the main provider for most of Lynchburg.
West End, 3 miles from downtown offers residential living near shopping, dining and sports.
Arts and Crafts style homes are popular option for single families in the West End neighborhood.
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Shopping and dining on Fort Avenue
“If anyone says The Plaza, anyone in Lynchburg knows exactly where that is,” says Wilson. The Plaza, a major landmark in the area, is a strip mall near E.C. Glass High School, which used to be a popular shopping location. “Once The Plaza opened up, that was the place to do your shopping,” says Wilson. “Then River Ridge mall opened, and lots of shops moved there.” The Plaza may not be the shopping hub it once was, but plenty of retail and quick-service dining options exist in and near the large strip mall. The commercial section of Westend consists mainly of stores, grocery stores and fast food restaurants. There are more restaurants along Fort Avenue, such as the Latin Place, which serves Puerto Rican food or The World Famous Stadium Inn, a bar and grill near the football stadium. Along Memorial Avenue, Bookshop on the Avenue sells used books in an Arts and Crafts style home. Dragon Fire Games hosts card game tournaments and sells gaming supplies. Groceries are available at Food Lion or F&L Market. Oakley Market and Restaurant sells a small selection of groceries and has a menu that includes burgers and sloppy joes.
A long Fort avenue, West End shoppers quickly access shopping, retail, and grocceries.
The Plaza is a major shopping landmark of the area, although most shops have moved out.
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Single-family homes from $170,000
Homes line gridded streets with fenced, manicured yards with greenery. Small sidewalks line wide roadways bordered by a grassy buffer. Arts and Crafts, Foursquare, bungalow and minimal-traditional style houses make up most of the neighborhood and range from $170,000 to $265,000. Multifamily homes range from $106,000 to $250,000.
Large single family homes cater to the growing community of West End.
West End homes line gridded streets with fenced, manicured green yards.
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Musicals and plays at E.C. Glass High
Children may attend Robert S. Payne Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Linkhorne Middle School also receives a B-minus. E.C. Glass High School earns a B-plus. “One of the city’s two high schools is right next door,” says Wilson. “My parents went there, and I think it's been open for decades.” E.C. Glass offers students an in-depth art program and produces musicals and plays.
The E.C Glass High School back entrance.
Linkhorn Middle School
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Minor league baseball at Bank of the James Stadium
“Miller Park Pool is a public pool run by the city,” says Wilson. The pool is diagonal to E.C. Glass High School and has the Miller Park Neighborhood Center which shares a building with the Lynchburg Parks & Recreation office. Spring Hill Cemetery, established in 1852, is deemed Lynchburg’s first rural cemetery and was designed to resemble a garden. The cemetery has paved paths for walking and studying the gravestones. Lynchburg’s minor league baseball team, the Hillcats, plays at the Bank of the James Stadium off Fort Avenue. Next door, local high schools play football at the Lynchburg City Stadium Football Field.
The Lynchburg Hill Cats play in West Ends Bank of the James stadium.
The Stadium Inn is a game time favorite of West End locals for pub faire and cold beer.
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Snake feeding at Nature Zone
The Jones Memorial Library, part of the Lynchburg Public Library, preserves rare books and architectural plans and shares Lynchburg's stories, including family histories. Wilson says the Lynchburg Public Library offers storytimes for kids and tax help through AARP from February to April. The Nature Zone at the Miller Center houses reptiles, insects and arachnids for locals to experience and learn about. Snake feedings happen at 1 p.m. every Friday. Nearby houses of worship include Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Lynchburg Korean Church and Providence Transformation Church.
Regional non venomous snakes are on display at the Nature Zone in Miller Park.
Professional staff handle and feed the snakes during the weekly Nature Zone.
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Walkable neighborhood with bus stops, access to U.S. Route 221
Many people live within walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment. Bus stops are also along Sussex Street, Langhorne Lane, Oakley Avenue, Memorial Avenue and Murrell Road. U.S. Route 221 borders the neighborhood, and state Route 163 cuts through it. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is 6 miles away.
Richland Hills residents benefit from reliable public transportation services.
Colonial homes and small side walks line the streets of Lynchburg's West End.
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Parks in this Area
Percival's Island Natural Area
The Nature Zone
Trails
Nature Center
Miller Park
Miller Park Playground
Lynchburg Dog Park
Blackwater Creek Trail
Transit
Airport
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
15 min drive
Bus
Sussex St. & Mccausland St.
Bus
Memorial Ave. & Talbot St. (Outbound)
Bus
Murrel Rd. (Eastbound, Entrance Of Lakeside Plaza, Near Ec. Glass High Entrance)
Bus
Eldon St. & Memorial Ave. (Outbound)
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Langhorne Ln. & Wingfield Ave. (Inbound)
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Langhorne Rd. & E.C. Glass Student Parking Lot (Inbound)
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Sussex St. & Yeardley Ave. (Inbound)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westend
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westend Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westend, Lynchburg sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westend, Lynchburg over the last 12 months is $547,240, up 161% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,229
Median Age
27
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,412
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,252
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
27.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
41/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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