Lynn Haven, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Bay County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
19,451 Population 1,847/sq mi density
$83,093 Median Income $36,793 per capita
$286,700 Home Value $327,447 Zillow
$1,577 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 643 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,093 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$286,700 home value, $1,577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lynn Haven, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,093
11% above
$36,793 per capita
Home Value
$286,700
2% above
Zillow: $327,447
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
36% above
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
1% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
2% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Lynn Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
102%
Rent
136%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lynn Haven a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lynn Haven residents earn a median household income of $83,093 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,793. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,848 business establishments, including 563 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lynn Haven is $286,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,447. Median rent is $1,577/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Lynn Haven reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 643/100K.

Education

33.3% of adults in Lynn Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lynn Haven has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,451
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,847/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,093
Per Capita$36,793
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$13,467M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,700
Rent$1,577
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$327,447
Housing Units8,481
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property643/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,538/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain61.3 in/yr
Elevation19 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Lynn Haven was founded in 1914.
The median home in Lynn Haven was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 563 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.