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Lynn, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Winston County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
821 Population 77/sq mi density
$41,811 Median Income $22,600 per capita
$59,400 Home Value $127,133 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
339 Violent Crime/100K 2,935 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,811 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynn, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,811
44% below
$22,600 per capita
Home Value
$59,400
79% below
Zillow: $127,133
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
11% below
2,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Lynn Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lynn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
21%
Rent
66%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynn a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lynn residents earn a median household income of $41,811 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,600. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lynn is $59,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,133. Median rent is $767/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Lynn reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,935/100K.

Education

6.8% of adults in Lynn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynn has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population821
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,811
Per Capita$22,600
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$1,141M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,400
Rent$767
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$127,133
Housing Units440
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent339/100K
Property2,935/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,031/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain66.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation707 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute29 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lynn was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.