Total Population
39,473
Population
Growth Rate
0.86%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
74.200
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!
Households
15,498
Total Housing Units
16,338
Owner Occupied
8,496
Renter Occupied
7,001
Vacant
840
Median Home Value
$451,957
Average Home Value
$482,751
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.84%
Per Capita Income
2.76%
Median Household
$66,335 $77,302
Average Household
$85,553 $98,083
Per Capita
$33,836 $38,767
Total Businesses
2,374
Total Employed
29,477
Workers 16+
18,523
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
468
Employed
8,094
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
215
Employed
3,563
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
190
Employed
3,065
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
254
Employed
2,774
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
55
Employed
2,212
2021 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
193
Employed
2,199
Some
High School
1,691
Graduated
High School
4,194
Associates
Degree
3,305
Bachelor's
Degree
6,502
Graduate
Degree
2,749
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
9,768
Non-Resident Commuters
8,723
Drive Alone
12,724
Carpooled
2,216
Public
1,901
Work At Home
888