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Lynwood.
About
Life in Lynwood
Lynwood is a working-class suburb in the heart of the Los Angeles Basin, and it's decidedly car-dependent with a 30-minute average commute—standard for the region but worth factoring into your daily routine. The Latino community makes up the vast majority of residents, and Spanish is the dominant language, so cultural integration matters here. Housing costs are moderate for LA County, with median home values around $598,000 and median rent at $1,652, though the rental vacancy rate is tight at just 2 percent.
Lynwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Foreign-Born
38.9%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
-5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics38.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lynwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lynwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (73.4%), and 76.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
9.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.1%
of households
Married Couples
46.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.10
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lynwood
In Lynwood, rent runs 19% below the CA average, and home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,607
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $687,316 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Lynwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lynwood is 0.5 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lynwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute30.3 min avg
How Lynwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lynwood, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 12 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 126% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lynwood runs 126% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
743.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,265
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lynwood Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Lynwood, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
148 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Lynwood is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Lynwood, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Lynwood is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate76°F summers, 50°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lynwood has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and warm winters (avg low 50°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 49°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 67°F | 51°F | 2.96" |
| Mar | 68°F | 53°F | 1.67" |
| Apr | 70°F | 55°F | 0.60" |
| May | 71°F | 58°F | 0.29" |
| Jun | 73°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Jul | 77°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 79°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 79°F | 65°F | 0.17" |
| Oct | 76°F | 60°F | 0.48" |
| Nov | 72°F | 54°F | 0.72" |
| Dec | 66°F | 49°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lynwood
Lynwood has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Saint Francis Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Los Angeles
Lac/rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Downey
Pih Health Downey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Downey
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lynwood
Lynwood's student/teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
9.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lynwood (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
11 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
8.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Los Angeles
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 19,562 students · in-state tuition $7,530 · 69% graduate · median earnings $62,555 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
5.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,198 students · in-state tuition $1,238 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,194 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,094 students · in-state tuition $65,857 · 82% graduate · median earnings $86,034 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lynwood
Lynwood has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
35 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
56 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lynwood
Lynwood Library
11320 Bullis Rd., Lynwood
Cities Near Lynwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lynwood FAQ
Is Lynwood, California affordable?⌄
Lynwood's median rent is $1,652/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $74,844/year. Median home value is $597,600.
Is Lynwood, California safe?⌄
Lynwood's violent crime rate was 743 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2265 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lynwood, California?⌄
Lynwood has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lynwood, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lynwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,652/month and median household income is $74,844/year. The median home value is $597,600. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lynwood, California?⌄
The average commute in Lynwood is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from