Lyndhurst, VA Neighborhood

Is Lyndhurst, VA (Love / Mount Torry Furnace) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe4

Medium7

Low9

Other74

25 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape2

Child involved8

Assault9

Other7

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a person associated with a residence near Mount Ida Lane in Staunton may be wanted for fraud by Virginia State Police District 3.	Mt Ida Ln, Staunton, VA 24401	Fraud Report
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a residence on Mount Ida Lane for a possible suspicious person. A person with an active warrant was taken into custody but appeared uncooperative, and several units stayed on scene to assist and conduct extra patrols in the area.	Mt Ida Ln, Staunton, VA 24401	Suspicious Person
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was reported near Walnut Avenue for a 75-year-old woman with a swollen ankle. Medical professionals are concerned about a possible clot. Cross streets are West Eleventh Street and Thirteenth Street. Rescue 65 responded to the scene.	Walnut Creek Dr, Staunton, VA 24401	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a Subaru off the road and on its roof near the (number withheld) block of Lee Jackson Highway in Staunton. Injuries and fire hazards were initially unknown, and an apparent report of entrapment was later updated to indicate no entrapment. Deputies were asked to help with traffic control in the area.	Lee Jackson Hwy, Staunton, VA 24401	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 47-year-old woman with a rapid heart rate occurred near Indian Ridge Road in Stuarts Draft. Medical personnel attempted to convince her to go to the hospital, but she initially refused. Medications to lower her heart rate were not effective.	Indian Ridge Rd, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a cardiac emergency near Indian Ridge Road in Stuarts Draft. A female patient around 47 years old was awake and breathing okay with a high heart rate.	Indian Ridge Rd, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible cardiac issue involving an adult woman near Indian Ridge Road in the Stuarts Draft area. Responders reported that she was breathing but said her heart was beating hard and fast.	Indian Ridge Rd, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch assigned a unit to a pending possible larceny call in the Middlebrook area of Virginia and advised the deputy to review the call notes.	Middlebrook, VA	Theft Report
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report from Greenville of a possible attempted break-in at a home near Quail Trail, where a caller said her ex tried to enter and threw an object through a window, breaking it. The location was also noted to have an aggressive pit bull on the premises.	Quail Trail, Greenville, VA 24440	Domestic Dispute
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency is reported near Middlebrook Road involving a 70-year-old man who may have food lodged in his chest with chest discomfort and numb arms. He was breathing okay at the time of the call.	Middlebrook Rd, Staunton, VA 24401	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$362,442

Average Rent

$1,581

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Love / Mount Torry Furnace is a remote and peaceful neighborhood in Lyndhurst, Virginia, known for its low population density and quiet environment.

The area features primarily medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, with most residences owner occupied.

Vacancy rates are relatively high at 21.1%, with 18.3% of housing seasonally occupied, which may reflect vacation or student housing patterns.

RemoteQuietOwner OccupiedSeasonal Housing

Quick Facts

Population Density	41 residents per square mile
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Love / Mount Torry Furnace consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, with a majority owner occupancy.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Age	Most built between 1970 and 1999, with some built since 2000
Vacancy Rate	21.1%
Seasonally Occupied Housing	18.3%

What buyers will notice right away

Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, indicating a mature residential area.

Vacancy and seasonal occupancy rates are elevated, which may affect year-round community dynamics.

Families & Lifestyle

Love / Mount Torry Furnace offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong presence of owner-occupied homes and low child poverty.

Quiet and Peaceful — The neighborhood is rated as one of the quietest in America, ideal for those seeking tranquility.

Rural and Remote — With low population density, residents enjoy uncrowded roads and open space.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics & Culture

Income Level	Upper-middle income
Occupational Distribution	37.1% manufacturing/labor, 31.6% executive/management/professional, 16.7% clerical/tech support, 14.6% sales/service
Top Languages	English (97.3%)
Top Ancestries	German (25.6%), English (19.9%), Irish (10.2%), Greek (6.0%), Polish (5.1%), Slovak (4.3%)