Median Income
$68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$40,000
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$464
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
30.4%
145% higher than US avg
How Lynn Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population579
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$43,800
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty30.4%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$40,000
Rent$464
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+39.0%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Lynn Lake a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lynn Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Lynn Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lynn Lake is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 30.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lynn Lake is $40,000, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $464 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.0% have completed high school.
Lynn Lake has a population of 579 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 31.4 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
31.4yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lynn Lake vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.0% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13% |
Social Characteristics
Lynn Lake vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lynn Lake is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income: Lynn Lake vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,000 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
| 145% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
The median home value in Lynn Lake is $40,000, 86% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $464 (60% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $40,000 |
| 86% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $464 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 0.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.5% |
| Housing Units | 200 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lynn Lake vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lynn Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 335.0 sq mi (867.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |