At a Glance
Median Income
$94,869
$43,654 per capita
Home Value
$546,400
Zillow: $616,773
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,740/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
233 sunny days/yr
How Lynden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynden residents earn a median household income of $94,869 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,654. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynden is $546,400 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,773. Median rent is $1,623/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Lynden reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,740/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Lynden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population16,025
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density2,919/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,869
Per Capita$43,654
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$546,400
Rent$1,623
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$616,773
Housing Units5,972
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,740/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary198/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lynden was founded in 1874.
The median home in Lynden was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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