Living in Lynn Haven, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynn Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Lynn Haven has 20,081 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $80,973 (9% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $320,000, the median rent is $1,563/month.
Lynn Haven at a glance
- Population
- 20,081
- Median age
- 37.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $80,973State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $320,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,563/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lynn Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Florida median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lynn Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynn Haven the median home value is $320,000, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,563 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,861 a month in housing costs.
Lynn Haven median household income
The median household income in Lynn Haven is $80,973 and the income per person is $40,630. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lynn Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,820
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.42
Lynn Haven demographics
- Population
- 20,081
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 8,263
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynn Haven ›
Education in Lynn Haven
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Lynn Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynn Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Lynn Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Haven | 20,081 | $80,973 | $320,000 | $1,563 |
| Cedar Grove | 3,802 | $74,625 | $176,100 | $1,420 |
| Pretty Bayou | 2,906 | $85,208 | $298,900 | $1,749 |
| Springfield | 8,230 | $54,462 | $188,600 | $1,307 |
| Panama City | 34,979 | $62,265 | $268,900 | $1,327 |
| Parker | 4,509 | $69,657 | $224,200 | $1,338 |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 17,232 | $82,157 | $373,200 | $1,667 |
| Callaway | 13,496 | $65,609 | $250,300 | $1,322 |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 4,287 | $74,044 | $397,200 | $1,323 |
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What is the median household income in Lynn Haven, FL?
The median household income in Lynn Haven is $80,973, 9% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lynn Haven?
The median home value in Lynn Haven is $320,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lynn Haven?
The median gross rent in Lynn Haven is $1,563 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Lynn Haven, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Florida median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Lynn Haven?
The median age in Lynn Haven is 37.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lynn Haven?
The average commute to work in Lynn Haven is 25 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynn Haven?
The unemployment rate in Lynn Haven is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynn Haven?
35.5% of adults in Lynn Haven 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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