Life in Lynden research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lynden over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lynden:
The population in Lynden is 16,025.
The median home value in Lynden is $618,080.
The median income in Lynden is $94,869.
The cost of living in Lynden is 134 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lynden is $1,623.
The unemployment rate in Lynden is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Lynden is 8.7%.
The average high in Lynden is 59.1° and the average low is 42.2°.
Crime in Lynden summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lynden. Key points include:
There were 220 total crimes in Lynden in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynden is 1,309.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynden is 178.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynden is 1,130.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lynden is -38.23% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lynden / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 220 | 1,309.1 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 178.5 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 17.9 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 125.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 190 | 1,130.6 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 107.1 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 166 | 987.8 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 35.7 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lynden summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lynden. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lynden is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lynden is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lynden is $618,080.
The median income in Lynden is $94,869.
| Living Expense | Lynden | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 124 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 176 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Lynden is 59.1° and the average low is 42.2°.
There are 105.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.8 inches of precipitation each year with 7.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lynden |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 105.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.4 |
The current population in Lynden is 16,025. The population has increased 38.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,025 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 15,723 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 15,410 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 14,700 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 14,281 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 13,862 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 13,452 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 13,204 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 12,886 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 12,579 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 12,334 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 12,072 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 11,793 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 11,580 | - |
75.9% White with 12,169 White residents.
0.7% African American with 119 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 333 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 196 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 954 Two Or More residents.
13.9% Hispanic with 2,222 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Lynden is 51.7% female with 8,281 female residents.
Lynden is 48.3% male with 7,744 male residents.
| Gender | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Lynden completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Lynden completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Lynden completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Lynden completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Lynden completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Lynden completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lynden completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lynden completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lynden completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.1% of households in Lynden earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Lynden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Lynden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Lynden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Lynden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Lynden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Lynden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.3% of households in Lynden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.3% of households in Lynden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.0% of households in Lynden earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.3% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.0% | 17.2% | 12.6% |