At a Glance
Median Income
$76,619
$35,112 per capita
Home Value
$213,700
Zillow: $284,684
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.4% smoking rate
How Lynwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynwood residents earn a median household income of $76,619 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,112. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynwood is $213,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,684. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
39.6% of adults in Lynwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,047
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,767/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,619
Per Capita$35,112
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,700
Rent$1,151
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$284,684
Housing Units3,558
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation619 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute52 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Lynwood was founded in 1959.
The median home in Lynwood was built in 1989.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.