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Lynden, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,025
Population
2,919/sq mi density
$94,869
Median Income
$43,654 per capita
$546,400
Home Value
$616,773 Zillow
$1,623
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,740 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,869 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$546,400 home value, $1,623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$546,400
94% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
40% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,972
Median year built: 1997
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$546,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$616,773
Median Sale Price
$570,280
Median List Price
$589,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,623/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,880/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
20.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$346
Active Inventory
49
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1997
Average age of housing stock: 29 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $546,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $616,773 |
| Median Sale Price | $570,280 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $346 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,623 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,880 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.4% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 49 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $346 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,972 |
| Median Year Built | 1997 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |