Lynnwood, Washington
Among the top 8% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 19% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 50% of US places
- top 3% for walkability
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 1% for property crime
Lynnwood is a mid-size city in Washington with about 40,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, income tax, and comfortable days. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
Official websitelynnwoodwa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Mild summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.2 in1.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 28% of US places
Home Value$596k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 63% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.38%better than 6% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.75%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)42°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)65°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.2 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.8 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 33% of US places
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 87% of US places
Comfortable Days105 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.8better than 32% of US places
Air Quality32 AQIbetter than 89% of US places
School Quality81.1better than 76% of US places
Violent Crime1246/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Property Crime5923/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population39,86797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.342nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)51.3%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)17.9%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 25% of US places
Walkability13.7/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance26 mibetter than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.6%better than 63% of US places
Amenities Nearby175.83better than 67% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lynnwood an affordable place to live?
- Lynnwood is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 28% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lynnwood?
- The median home value in Lynnwood is $596k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lynnwood?
- Median household income in Lynnwood is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lynnwood?
- Median gross rent in Lynnwood is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lynnwood safe?
- Lynnwood is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1246/100k (better than 25%). Property crime is 5923/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lynnwood?
- Lynnwood averages 65°F in July and 42°F in January, with 45.2 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lynnwood?
- Public-school quality in Lynnwood is above average, scoring better than 76% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lynnwood?
- The average one-way commute in Lynnwood is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)