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Lynnwood.
About
Life in Lynnwood
Lynnwood functions primarily as a commuter suburb with solid job opportunities within the city itself, though most residents work elsewhere—expect an average 29-minute commute to Seattle, Everett, or Bellevue. The retail sector dominates the local economy and tax base, centered around Alderwood Mall, which means decent job availability but also heavy traffic and a commercial feel. Housing costs are moderate for the Seattle area with a median home value around $687,000 and rents averaging $1,742 monthly, split fairly evenly between renters and owners.
Lynnwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
29.2%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+9.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lynnwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lynnwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.7%), and 11.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 about average for WA
Rent, home values, and income in Lynnwood
In Lynnwood, home values are 22% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,167
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $738,763 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Lynnwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lynnwood is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lynnwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Lynnwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lynnwood, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Regional airport · few flights306k passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M 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 7% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lynnwood runs 7% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
353.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
5,261.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lynnwood Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 1 event in 2023
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Snohomish County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Snohomish County, which includes Lynnwood, the most common type is flood, with 1 recorded event in 2023.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | $2.7M |
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.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Snohomish County, county-wide
Lynnwood is about 5% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Snohomish County, which includes Lynnwood, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Snohomish County, county-wide
Lynnwood is about 5% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate71°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lynnwood has mild summers (avg high 71°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
71°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
178
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 37°F | 3.89" |
| Feb | 48°F | 37°F | 2.84" |
| Mar | 52°F | 39°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 56°F | 43°F | 2.67" |
| May | 63°F | 48°F | 2.11" |
| Jun | 66°F | 51°F | 1.89" |
| Jul | 72°F | 55°F | 0.84" |
| Aug | 73°F | 55°F | 0.98" |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 1.68" |
| Oct | 58°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 4.97" |
| Dec | 45°F | 36°F | 4.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lynnwood
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lynnwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Edmonds
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.9 mi away · Kirkland
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Kirkland
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.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lynnwood
Lynnwood's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Lynnwood
Public · 2-year · 3,656 students · in-state tuition $4,953 · 42% graduate · median earnings $54,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
12 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,942 students · in-state tuition $13,406 · 85% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,709 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 43% graduate · median earnings $51,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,953 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 42% graduate · median earnings $48,906 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,046 students · in-state tuition $5,232 · 47% graduate · median earnings $56,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,762 students · in-state tuition $44,367 · 65% graduate · median earnings $71,277 (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: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lynnwood
Lynnwood has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
16 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
32 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
63 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
72 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lynnwood
Lynnwood Library
19200 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood
Cities Near Lynnwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lynnwood FAQ
Is Lynnwood, Washington affordable?⌄
Lynnwood's median rent is $1,742/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $77,704/year. Median home value is $686,900.
Is Lynnwood, Washington safe?⌄
Lynnwood's violent crime rate was 354 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 5262 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lynnwood, Washington?⌄
Lynnwood has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lynnwood, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Lynnwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,742/month and median household income is $77,704/year. The median home value is $686,900. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lynnwood, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Lynnwood 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