Accommodation and Food Services in Lynchburg, VA
Metro Market Score 52.7 (Challenging), ranked #134 of 298 metros. 509 establishments, 9,557 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.
Lynchburg's accommodation and food services market sits near the national metro median, ranking #134 of 298 with a market score of 52.7. No single metric stands out as an outlier, which means entry conditions depend more on your specific business model than on broad market forces.
509 Accommodation and Food Services Firms in Lynchburg
Lynchburg vs Virginia Statewide
How this metro's accommodation and food services market compares to Virginia overall. The state ranks #16/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Lynchburg | VA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.7 Challenging | 33.6 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #134 of 298 metros | #16 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Lynchburg
Accommodation and Food Services in Other Virginia Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Lynchburg, VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.