Lynden, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
14,700
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
6.3%
Median Home
$362,400
Median Income
$70,308
Median Rent
$1,249
Lynden SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
7
Lynden, WA Crime Report
261
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,670.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.80%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lynden / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 261 | 1,670.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 128.0 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.4 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 57.6 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 241 | 1,542.4 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 36 | 230.4 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 194 | 1,241.6 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 70.4 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Lynden, WA Cost Of Living
121
Lynden's Overall Cost Of Living
Lynden's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lynden | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 139 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
Lynden, WA Photos
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Rankings for Lynden in Washington
Map Of Lynden, WA
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Population over time in Lynden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,700 | 6.0% |
| 2019 | 13,862 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 13,452 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 13,204 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 12,886 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 12,579 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 12,334 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 12,072 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 11,793 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 11,580 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lynden
| Race | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lynden
| Gender | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lynden for adults over 25
| Education | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lynden, Washington
| Income | Lynden | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
