Living in Lynnwood, WA

Explore Lynnwood and see how it fits the life you want to build.

40,110 Population Snohomish County County City Place Type Washington State
Overall Match6.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Lynnwood at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population40,110
Median Household Income$77,704
Median Home Value$686,900
Median Gross Rent$1,742
Median Age37.5
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home15.2%
Homeownership51.1%
Housing Vacancy5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Lynnwood is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Lynnwood Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lynnwood and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.1 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.2 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.2 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Lynnwood

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$686,900
Median Gross Rent$1,742
Homeownership51.1%
Housing Vacancy5.5%
Housing Value4.2/10
Housing Stability6.4/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Lynnwood, WA

Median Household Income$77,704
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home15.2%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength8.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Lynnwood and how households are structured

Population40,110
Median Age37.5
Average Household Size2.5

Lynnwood is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Lynnwood

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Lynnwood point to mild summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High72.3°F
Average Winter Low36.6°F
Annual Rainfall45.2 in.
Annual Snowfall3.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Lynnwood

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Lynnwood is located in Snohomish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Snohomish County.

County Intelligence

Lynnwood & Snohomish County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Lynnwood is located in Snohomish County, Washington.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lynnwood.

Current NarrowTheList data for Lynnwood shows a population of about 40,110. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Snohomish County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lynnwood.

For someone considering a move to Lynnwood, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Mountlake Terrace, WA 2.4 miles away Edmonds, WA 2.7 miles away Brier, WA 2.8 miles away Lake Forest Park, WA 4.9 miles away Mill Creek, WA 4.9 miles away Woodway, WA 4.9 miles away Shoreline, WA 5.4 miles away Mukilteo, WA 5.8 miles away Bothell, WA 5.9 miles away Kenmore, WA 6.0 miles away Woodinville, WA 8.7 miles away