Total Population
42,188
Population
 Growth Rate
1.10%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
78.000
                
Lynnwood has a rich history of steady growth and strong entrepreneurial spirit. Lynnwood is located where Interstates 5 and 405 intersect, equidistant from Seattle (16 miles), Bellevue (19 miles) and Everett (13 miles) and serves a large, growing trade area and workforce.
With a competitive tax structure, quality office space and educated work force, the Lynnwood area is a desirable business location. A diverse core of businesses includes, professional services, F.I.R.E., aerospace, bioscience and information technology.
Lynnwood is a Regional Growth Center designated to accommodate projected employment and residential development in South Snohomish County. Alderwood Mall draws shoppers from far and wide with 175 upscale stores, restaurants, and a state of the art 16-screen cinema. The lodging and hospitality sector is strong providing a convenient location within the Central Puget Sound area. The Lynnwood City Center is becoming a vibrant commercial center and an appealing place to live, work and play. There are a wide range of projects completed or underway intended to significantly upgrade the city’s transportation network, add new public spaces and parks, build housing, improve cultural attractions, create a pedestrian-friendly environment, and enhance livability in Lynnwood’s City Center. The City is currently working with Sound Transit on the planning and design for the Lynnwood Link Extension, which will bring Light Rail Transit to Lynnwood mid-2024.
Lynnwood residents enjoy a unique quality of life, filled with many amenities. Edmonds Public School District is highly regarded and has served Lynnwood since the City’s incorporation in 1959. Edmonds College is located in Lynnwood and hosts the Central Washington State University’s Lynnwood Center. Year- round recreational options include a municipal golf course, 22 city parks, public tennis and basketball courts, sports fields, and the Lynnwood Recreation Center featuring 5 swimming pools, 2 water slides, a water playground and a 3,000-square foot cardio/weight room. Lynnwood provides a great deal more for residents, businesses, and visitors!
Total Population
42,188
Population
 Growth Rate
1.10%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
78.000
Households
16,929
Total Housing Units
18,085
Owner Occupied
8,177
Renter Occupied
8,752
Vacant
1,156
Median Home Value
$721,732
Average Home Value
$726,885
Income
 Growth Rate
Median
 Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.90%
Median Household
$81,614 $95,238
Average Household
$111,204 $126,635
Per Capita
$44,748 $51,613
Total Businesses
2,360
Total Employed
29,197
Workers 16+
20,079
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
431
Employed
7,719
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
230
Employed
3,677
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
294
Employed
3,413
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
207
Employed
3,174
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
53
Employed
2,252
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
32
Employed
1,949
Some
High School
1,736
Graduated
High School
5,477
Associates
Degree
3,567
Bachelor's
Degree
7,225
Graduate
Degree
4,101
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
11,375
Non-Resident Commuters
8,677
Drive Alone
13,163
Carpooled
1,979
Public
1,575
Work At Home
2,634