Lind, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Lind is a small town in Washington with a population of 491. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
491 Population 442/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $35,118 per capita
$222,600 Home Value $190,540 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$222,600 home value, $795/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $222,600
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $795
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lind Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population491
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$35,118
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,777M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$222,600
Rent$795
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$190,540
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Elevation1,362 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Libraries6

Is Lind a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lind receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lind stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lind is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lind is $222,600, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lind experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Lind has a population of 491 with a density of 442 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.2%), with 8.8% Hispanic.

Population

491
Total Population
442
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lind vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lind vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lind is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Lind vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,118
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101
IRS Avg AGI$68,429

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,379
County GDP$5,777M

Business (County)

Restaurants172
Healthcare180
Retail221
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,296
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lind is $222,600, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $795 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $190,540.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$222,600
21% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$190,540
Median List Price$260,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$260,000
$/Sq Ft$107
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$795
32% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,296
23% above US avg
Effective Rate1.93%
In Lind, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lind vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.2%
Checkup Rate67.8%
Premature Death6,307/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access61.6%
Healthcare Facilities180

Crime Rates: Lind vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Lind has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.8 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall13.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates46.9703°N, 118.6164°W
County FIPS53021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.1%
D 37.4%

Winner: Republican by 22.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density442/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities180
Restaurants172
Retail Stores221

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home1.7%

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