At a Glance
Median Income
$76,439
$41,614 per capita
Home Value
$635,800
Zillow: $771,755
Median Rent
$1,675/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
4,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Lynnwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynnwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynnwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynnwood residents earn a median household income of $76,439 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,614. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynnwood is $635,800 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $771,755. Median rent is $1,675/month, with 34.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lynnwood reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,775/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Lynnwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynnwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population40,953
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density5,197/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,439
Per Capita$41,614
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
D
Home Value$635,800
Rent$1,675
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$771,755
Housing Units16,593
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property4,775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault154/100K
Burglary373/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation420 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Lynnwood was founded in 1959.
The median home in Lynnwood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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