Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

Overview QuickFacts Population: 33,627 Pop. Change: 0% State: Washington Metro Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area County: Snohomish County City: Lynnwood Zip Code: 98046, 98036, ... 4 more

City Overview

As of 2009, Lynnwood's population is 33,627 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.48 percent.

The median home cost in Lynnwood is $272,220. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.90 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lynnwood's cost of living is 15.64% Higher than the U.S. average.

Lynnwood public schools spend $5,692 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Lynnwood.

The unemployment rate in Lynnwood is 9.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lynnwood jobs have Decreased by 4.00 percent.

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

The 2009 Lynnwood, WA, population is 33,627. There are 4,409 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Lynnwood, WA

The median age is 35.8. The US median is 37.6. 52.92% of people in Lynnwood, WA, are married. 12.62% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.46 people. 22.36% of people are married, with children. 9.38% have children, but are single.

Race in Lynnwood, WA

68.23% of people are white, 3.91% are black, 17.86% are asian, 1.04% are native american, and 8.74% claim 'Other'.

8.99% of the people in Lynnwood, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 91.01% are non-hispanic).

Lynnwood People SperlingViews

Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Two seasons: If you like the rain and mild to cold temps this is the place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

There are 138 physicians per 100,000 population in Lynnwood, WA. The US average is 170.

Lynnwood, WA Health Index

Air quality in Lynnwood, WA is 22 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Lynnwood, WA is 53 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

Lynnwood Health SperlingViews

Lynnwood, Wa: Lynnwood, Wa and surrounding area is not a very nice place to live anymore. We've lived in the area for 40 years and hopefully we will be able to get out. We are now... (read more)Not the biggest, Not the flashiest, Not the riches: Lynnwood is a solid, middle-class, diverse community between Seattle and Everett with access to both freeways (I-5 and 405). It has a major shopping center, convention... (read more)Lynnwood isnt that nice: There are some nice parts of Lynnwood, but as a whole, it's not the nicest place to live. Our next place to live in this area will be on the East Side (Bellevue,... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

The unemployment rate in Lynnwood, WA, is 9.40%, with job growth of -4.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.60%.

Lynnwood, WA Taxes

Lynnwood, WA,sales tax rate is 8.90%. Income tax is 0.00%.

Lynnwood, WA Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $21,883, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $46,341.

Lynnwood Economy SperlingViews

Commuting : Lynnwood is a small city of approximately 34,000 people located in South Snohomish County. It's a 20 minute ride to downtown Seattle from here. Many residents work in... (read more)Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

The median home value in Lynnwood, WA, is $272,220. Home appreciation is -9.90% over the last year. The median age of Lynnwood, WA, real estate is 31 years.

Lynnwood, WA Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 45.41% of the Lynnwood, WA, population. 3.48% of houses and apartments in Lynnwood, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Lynnwood Housing SperlingViews

Heard many great things, but would like to know mo: My family and I are planning to relocate and Lynnwood seems to be a good choice from the internet and book references. Would like to know how the schools are and... (read more)Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

Lynnwood, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Lynnwood, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

Lynnwood Crime SperlingViews

Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Two seasons: If you like the rain and mild to cold temps this is the place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

Lynnwood, WA, gets 33 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 24 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 148.

On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Lynnwood, WA. The July high is around 76 degrees. The January low is 30. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 71 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Lynnwood Climate SperlingViews

Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Two seasons: If you like the rain and mild to cold temps this is the place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

Lynnwood, WA, schools spend $5,692 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 531 students per librarian, and 610 children per counselor in Lynnwood, WA schools.

Lynnwood Education SperlingViews

Good memories from Meadowdale: I went to Meadowdale high school, Lynnwood, in '85. At that time the buildings were quite worn, but the teaching was excellent, and the classmates the best I ever had. A... (read more)Lynnwood, Wa: Lynnwood, Wa and surrounding area is not a very nice place to live anymore. We've lived in the area for 40 years and hopefully we will be able to get out. We are now... (read more)Not the biggest, Not the flashiest, Not the riches: Lynnwood is a solid, middle-class, diverse community between Seattle and Everett with access to both freeways (I-5 and 405). It has a major shopping center, convention... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

The average one-way commute in Lynnwood, WA, takes 30 minutes. 70% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 7% take mass transit and 4% work from home.

Lynnwood Transportation SperlingViews

Commuting : Lynnwood is a small city of approximately 34,000 people located in South Snohomish County. It's a 20 minute ride to downtown Seattle from here. Many residents work in... (read more)Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lynnwood, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lynnwood, WA is more expensive.

Overall, Lynnwood, WA cost of living is 115.64.

Lynnwood Cost of Living SperlingViews

Heard many great things, but would like to know mo: My family and I are planning to relocate and Lynnwood seems to be a good choice from the internet and book references. Would like to know how the schools are and... (read more)Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

23.83% of the people in Lynnwood, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 7.75% are Catholic; 9.75% are Protestant; 2.80% are LDS; 3.18% are another Christian faith; 0.26% in Lynnwood, WA are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.

Lynnwood Religion SperlingViews

Good memories from Meadowdale: I went to Meadowdale high school, Lynnwood, in '85. At that time the buildings were quite worn, but the teaching was excellent, and the classmates the best I ever had. A... (read more)Lynnwood, Wa: Lynnwood, Wa and surrounding area is not a very nice place to live anymore. We've lived in the area for 40 years and hopefully we will be able to get out. We are now... (read more)Not the biggest, Not the flashiest, Not the riches: Lynnwood is a solid, middle-class, diverse community between Seattle and Everett with access to both freeways (I-5 and 405). It has a major shopping center, convention... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links

53.04% of the people in Lynnwood, WA are registered as Democrats. 45.53% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.43%.

Lynnwood Voting SperlingViews

Lousy Weather This Year: This winter was/is one of the coldest and longest since my return to Washington state a few years ago. I also lived here in the late 80's/early 90's, and our recent... (read more)Unrelentingly gloomy winter.: Love the metro area for the variety of activities and scenery, but the enthusiasm to do any of it is often dampened (quite literally) by the weather. This is especially... (read more)Two seasons: If you like the rain and mild to cold temps this is the place to... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynnwood? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynnwood Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Crime, Climate
Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting, Links