Community Profiles

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lynnwood waLynnwood 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!

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:20 minutes
    • Bellevue: 30 minutes
    • Seattle: 30 minutes
  • Skiing: 40 minutes
  • Boating: 15 minutes

K-12 School District

Edmonds School District

Major Employers

  • Comcast
  • Pemco
  • Zumiez
  • Receivables Performance Management
  • Nordstrom
  • Macy’s
  • Fred Meyer
  • Edmonds School District
  • Edmonds Community College
  • City of Lynnwood

Lynnwood

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Population

Total Population

39,746

Population
Growth Rate

1.73%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

75.700

Housing & Income

Households

15,880

Total Housing Units

16,727


Owner Occupied

8,662

Renter Occupied

7,217

Vacant

847

Median Home Value

$510,454


Average Home Value

$524,371

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

4.56%

Income Projection

Median Household

$74,925 $100,004


Average Household

$99,845 $124,580


Per Capita

$40,018 $50,013

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,378

Total Employed

28,460

Workers 16+

18,284

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

463

Employed

7,749

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

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Businesses

215

Employed

3,560

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

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Businesses

192

Employed

3,079

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

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Businesses

251

Employed

2,588

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

58

Employed

2,036

2022 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service

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Businesses

197

Employed

1,975

Some
High School

1,537

Graduated
High School

4,259

Associates
Degree

3,616

Bachelor's
Degree

6,871

Graduate
Degree

2,834

Average Commute Time

31 min.



Resident Commuters

9,781

Non-Resident Commuters

8,467

Drive Alone

12,204

Carpooled

2,012

Public

1,847

Work At Home

1,264