Living in Lynwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynwood · Census data 2020–2024
Lynwood has 64,578 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $74,844 (24% lower than the California median), the median home value is $597,600, the median rent is $1,652/month.
Lynwood at a glance
- Population
- 64,578
- Median age
- 33.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $74,844State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $597,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,652/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lynwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Lynwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynwood the median home value is $597,600, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,652 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,323 a month in housing costs.
Lynwood median household income
The median household income in Lynwood is $74,844 and the income per person is $22,464. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lynwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,645
- Owner-occupied
- 47.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.2%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 4.10
Lynwood demographics
- Population
- 64,578
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 15,206
- Foreign-born
- 38.9%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynwood ›
Education in Lynwood
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Lynwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynwood
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Lynwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood | 64,578 | $74,844 | $597,600 | $1,652 |
| South Gate | 91,483 | $74,571 | $636,300 | $1,531 |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | $62,582 | $559,200 | $1,570 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 14,603 | $72,895 | $573,600 | $1,701 |
| Compton | 92,698 | $78,465 | $580,200 | $1,664 |
| Paramount | 52,050 | $75,250 | $533,700 | $1,875 |
| Cudahy | 22,087 | $56,615 | $494,100 | $1,711 |
| Walnut Park | 14,958 | $80,331 | $589,000 | $1,483 |
| Bell Gardens | 38,229 | $62,298 | $563,900 | $1,694 |
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What is the median household income in Lynwood, CA?
The median household income in Lynwood is $74,844, 24% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lynwood?
The median home value in Lynwood is $597,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lynwood?
The median gross rent in Lynwood is $1,652 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Lynwood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Lynwood?
The median age in Lynwood is 33.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lynwood?
The average commute to work in Lynwood is 30 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynwood?
The unemployment rate in Lynwood is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynwood?
9.8% of adults in Lynwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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