Total Population
43,172
Population
Growth Rate
0.98%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
78.500
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
43,172
Population
Growth Rate
0.98%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
78.500
Households
17,350
Total Housing Units
18,337
Owner Occupied
8,164
Renter Occupied
9,186
Vacant
987
Median Home Value
$727,422
Average Home Value
$735,082
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.46%
Median Household
$85,670 $103,013
Average Household
$122,913 $144,367
Per Capita
$49,701 $58,929
Total Businesses
2,329
Total Employed
27,491
Workers 16+
19,260
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
420
Employed
6,996
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
229
Employed
3,636
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
205
Employed
3,162
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
278
Employed
2,837
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
55
Employed
1,926
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
34
Employed
1,906
Some
High School
1,591
Graduated
High School
5,277
Associates
Degree
4,126
Bachelor's
Degree
7,120
Graduate
Degree
4,986
Average Commute Time
30 min.
Resident Commuters
11,364
Non-Resident Commuters
7,839
Drive Alone
12,346
Carpooled
1,668
Public
1,678
Work At Home
2,932