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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
Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Lynnwood33,50635,64839,74643,302

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-42,2402,2322,497
5-92,0622,2242,369
10-142,0622,1942,370
15-192,4642,2682,374
20-242,6592,6572,803
25-292,7443,1723,319
30-342,5732,9933,320
35-392,3312,8073,154
40-442,4252,5212,925
45-492,6352,3152,654
50-542,5182,4202,399
55-592,3142,5242,471
60-641,8462,3852,454
65-691,2992,1862,315
70-741,0541,7412,111
75-798951,2031,561
80-847248671,061
85+8011,0341,145
18+27,92531,83034,744
Median Age373939

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Race

Lynnwood2022
Total39,746.000
White Alone51.720
Black Alone7.470
American Indian Alone1.120
Asian Alone19.510
Pacific Islander Alone0.660
Some Other Race8.190
Two or More Races11.330
Hispanic Origin15.810
Diversity Index75.700

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Growth Rate

Lynnwood2022 - 2027
Population1.73%
Households1.76%
Families1.79%
Median Household Income6%
Per Capita Income5%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households13,24414,04815,88017,331
Housing Units13,71914,88216,72718,380
Owner Occupied Units8,6629,210
Renter Occupied Units7,2178,121
Vacant Units8471,049

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Home Value

Lynnwood20222027
Median Home Value$510,454$592,245
Average Home Value$524,371$613,825
<$50,0001859
$50,000 - $99,9991792
$100,000 - $149,999750
$150,000 - $199,999440
$200,000 - $249,9997820
$250,000 - $299,999123355
$300,000 - $399,9991,135465
$400,000 - $499,9992,3501,946
$500,000 - $749,9993,8864,900
$1,000,000 +86273

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later124
2000-20091,399
1990-19992,992
1980-19891,724
1970-19792,662
1960-19693,756
1950-19591,686
1940-1949253
1939 or Before187

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Income
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Income

Lynnwood20222027
Median Household$74,925$100,004
Average Household$99,845$124,580
Per Capita$40,018$50,013

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Household Income Base

Lynnwood2022
<$15,0001,483
$15,000 - $24,9991,300
$25,000 - $34,999942
$35,000 - $49,9991,365
$50,000 - $74,9992,856
$75,000 - $99,9991,728
$100,000 - $149,9993,403
$150,000 - $199,9991,619
$200,000+1,184

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+18,284
In-County Residents9,781
Out-of-County Residents8,467
Drive Alone12,204
Carpooled2,012
Public Transport1,847
Work at Home1,264
Less than 5 minutes185
5-9 minutes1,209
10-14 minutes1,772
15-19 minutes2,475
20-24 minutes1,680
25-29 minutes960
30-34 minutes3,164
35-39 minutes444
40-44 minutes728
45-59 minutes1,639
60-89 minutes2,268
90+ minutes496
Average Travel Time31

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees28,460
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt10
Mining4
Utilities0
Construction1,126
Manufacturing960
Wholesale Trade717
  
Retail Trade7,749
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers954
Furn & Home Furnish Str443
Electronics & Appl Store226
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip330
Food & Beverage Stores1,201
Health/Pers Care Stores437
Gasoline Stations125
Clothing/Accessory Store1,299
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music529
General Merchandise Str1,697
Misc Store Retailers493
Nonstore Retailers15
  
Transportation/Warehouse291
Information450
  
Finance & Insurance1,551
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn756
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv173
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other622
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing929
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,975
Legal Services246
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises35
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt813
Educational Services2,036
HealthCare/Social Assist2,588
Arts/Entertainment/Rec730
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs3,560
Accommodation481
Food Srv/Drinking Places3,079
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,529
Auto Repair/Maintenance376
Public Administration Emp1,221

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Lynnwood2022
Some High School1,537
Graduated High School4,259
Associates Degree3,616
Bachelor's Degree6,871
Graduate Degree2,834

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses2,378
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus142
Manufacturing Bus67
Wholesale Trade Bus64
  
Retail Trade Bus463
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus60
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus41
Electronics & Appl Store Bus16
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus28
Food & Beverage Stores Bus48
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus47
Gasoline Stations Bus14
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus80
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus43
General Merchandise Str Bus24
Misc Store Retailers Bus44
Nonstore Retailers Bus18
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus24
Information Bus44
  
Finance & Insurance Bus173
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus72
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus43
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus58
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus119
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus197
Legal Services Bus44
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus92
Educational Services Bus58
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus251
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus34
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus215
Accommodation Bus23
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus192
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus257
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus54
Public Administration Bus39

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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