Living in Lynden, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynden · Census data 2020–2024
Lynden has 16,234 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $103,233 (5% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $596,600, the median rent is $1,707/month.
Lynden at a glance
- Population
- 16,234
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $103,233State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $596,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,707/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lynden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lynden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynden the median home value is $596,600, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,707 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,490 a month in housing costs.
Lynden median household income
The median household income in Lynden is $103,233 and the income per person is $46,608. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lynden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,210
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.67
Lynden demographics
- Population
- 16,234
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 6,018
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynden ›
Education in Lynden
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Lynden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Lynden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden | 16,234 | $103,233 | $596,600 | $1,707 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | $97,159 | $524,300 | $1,721 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Sumas | 1,512 | $89,375 | $441,500 | $1,585 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | $86,854 | $477,200 | $1,222 |
| Blaine | 6,100 | $84,030 | $549,600 | $1,450 |
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What is the median household income in Lynden, WA?
The median household income in Lynden is $103,233, 5% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lynden?
The median home value in Lynden is $596,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lynden?
The median gross rent in Lynden is $1,707 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Lynden, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lynden?
The median age in Lynden is 35.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lynden?
The average commute to work in Lynden is 21 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynden?
The unemployment rate in Lynden is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynden?
33.1% of adults in Lynden 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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