Lynden, WA Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Lynden SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8/10

Housing 9/10

Affordability 5/10

Diversity 8/10

Safety 8/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 8/10

Commute 7/10

Lynden, WA Crime Report

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.

220
Total Crimes

-38.23%
Below National Average

Lynden

Crime In Lynden Comparison Table

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

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 133 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 $625,493.
The median income in Lynden is $103,233.

133
Lynden's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Lynden Comparison Table

Living Expense	Lynden	Washington	National Average
Overall	133	120	100
Services	105	108	100
Groceries	108	108	100
Health	180	137	100
Housing	113	111	100
Transportation	113	111	100
Utilities	116	110	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Lynden, WA Weather

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

59.1°
Average High

105.5
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Lynden, WA Photos

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Rankings & Articles For Lynden

Rankings

Ranks #23 in Safest Places In Washington

Rankings

Ranks #25 in Best Places To Live In Washington

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Ranks #25 in Richest Cities In Washington

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Lynden Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lynden

The current population in Lynden is 16,234. The population has increased 40.2% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	16,234	1.3%
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	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lynden

White 77.2% (12,533)

African American 0.3% (55)

American Indian 0.1% (23)

Asian 2.3% (381)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 0.4% (57)

Two Or More 5.7% (923)

Hispanic 13.9% (2,262)

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Lynden is:

77.2% White with 12,533 White residents.
0.3% African American with 55 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 381 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 57 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 923 Two Or More residents.
13.9% Hispanic with 2,262 Hispanic residents.

Race	Lynden	WA	USA
White	77.2%	63.1%	57.4%
African American	0.3%	3.8%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Asian	2.3%	9.7%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.6%	0.6%
Two Or More	5.7%	6.8%	4.3%
Hispanic	13.9%	14.4%	19.3%

Gender in Lynden

Female 52.5% (8,521)

Male 47.5% (7,713)

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Lynden is 52.5% female with 8,521 female residents.
Lynden is 47.5% male with 7,713 male residents.

Gender	Lynden	WA	USA
Female	52.5%	49.6%	50.5%
Male	47.5%	50.4%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lynden for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (649)

9-12th Grade 2.0% (324)

High School / GED 25.0% (4,058)

Some College 26.0% (4,220)

Associate's Degree 11.0% (1,785)

Bachelor's Degree 24.0% (3,896)

Master's Degree 6.0% (974)

Professional Degree 1.0% (162)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (162)

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4.0% of adults in Lynden completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Lynden completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Lynden completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lynden completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Lynden completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Lynden completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lynden completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lynden completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lynden completed doctorate degree.

Education	Lynden	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	4.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	22.0%	26.0%
Some College	26.0%	21.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	24.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	11.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Lynden, Washington

Less than $10,000 2.7% (44,509)

$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% (27,785)

$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% (90,638)

$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% (77,420)

$35,000 to $49,999 8.0% (129,753)

$50,000 to $74,999 12.6% (204,476)

$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% (213,647)

$100,000 to $149,999 24.9% (403,826)

$150,000 to $199,999 13.2% (214,187)

$200,000 or more 13.4% (217,154)

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2.7% of households in Lynden earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Lynden earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Lynden earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Lynden earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Lynden earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Lynden earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Lynden earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.9% of households in Lynden earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.2% of households in Lynden earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.4% of households in Lynden earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Lynden	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.7%	3.9%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.7%	2.5%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.6%	4.6%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.8%	5.0%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.0%	8.2%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	12.6%	14.1%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.2%	12.4%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	24.9%	19.2%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.2%	11.4%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	13.4%	18.5%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Lynden, WA
Demographics And Statistics

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