Living in North Lynnwood, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Lynnwood · Census data 2020–2024
North Lynnwood has 23,339 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $101,088 (3% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $616,400, the median rent is $2,145/month.
North Lynnwood at a glance
- Population
- 23,339
- Median age
- 33.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $101,088State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $616,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,145/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is North Lynnwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Lynnwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Lynnwood the median home value is $616,400, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,145 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,461 a month in housing costs.
North Lynnwood median household income
The median household income in North Lynnwood is $101,088 and the income per person is $50,670. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in North Lynnwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,587
- Owner-occupied
- 43.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.36
North Lynnwood demographics
- Population
- 23,339
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 9,890
- Foreign-born
- 30.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Lynnwood ›
Education in North Lynnwood
43.8% of adults 25 and older in North Lynnwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Lynnwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
North Lynnwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $616,400 | $2,145 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Lake Stickney | 15,890 | $94,020 | $620,300 | $1,806 |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $785,400 | $2,185 |
| Picnic Point | 10,261 | $129,734 | $833,800 | $2,319 |
| Meadowdale | 3,009 | $173,902 | $852,400 | $3,038 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
| Mill Creek | 20,956 | $124,364 | $903,800 | $2,249 |
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What is the median household income in North Lynnwood, WA?
The median household income in North Lynnwood is $101,088, 3% 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 North Lynnwood?
The median home value in North Lynnwood is $616,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in North Lynnwood?
The median gross rent in North Lynnwood is $2,145 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is North Lynnwood, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in North Lynnwood?
The median age in North Lynnwood is 33.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in North Lynnwood?
The average commute to work in North Lynnwood is 30 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Lynnwood?
The unemployment rate in North Lynnwood is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Lynnwood?
43.8% of adults in North Lynnwood 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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