The Town FilesLynnwood, Washington
City in Snohomish County · population 38,568 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $686,900
- Household income
- $77,704
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 72°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.5
Lynnwood is a city of 38,568 people in Snohomish County, Washington. The median home is worth $686,900, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of Washington towns, better transit than 94% of Washington towns, more walkable than 90% of Washington towns.
How Lynnwood ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lynnwood is worth $686,900, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 8.8 times the median household income of $77,704, which is more affordable than 2% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,742 a month. 51.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lynnwood | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $686,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,742 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $77,704 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.8× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 51.1% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Lynnwood
| People | Lynnwood | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Lynnwood
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.5 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Lynnwood since 1950.
Severe weather in Snohomish County since 1996
Snohomish County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Snohomish County
Snohomish County had 297,617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,940 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Lynnwood itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Lynnwood
20 public schools with 10,006 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowdale High School | 9-12 | 1,535 | 22.9 |
| Meadowdale Middle School | 7-8 | 719 | 20.5 |
| Alderwood Middle School | 7-8 | 680 | 21.9 |
| Lake Stickney Elementary School | K-5 | 628 | 16.1 |
| Spruce Elementary | K-6 | 620 | 16.3 |
| Lynnwood Elementary | K-6 | 591 | 16.0 |
| Hilltop Elementary | K-6 | 581 | 16.1 |
| Oak Heights Elementary | K-6 | 540 | 15.0 |
| Martha Lake Elementary | K-6 | 522 | 14.9 |
| Meadowdale Elementary | K-6 | 473 | 16.3 |
| College Place Middle School | 7-8 | 466 | 20.3 |
| Cedar Valley Community School | K-6 | 450 | 13.6 |
Towns near Lynnwood
- Alderwood Manor, WA1.8 mi · 10,198 people · home $700,900
- North Lynnwood, WA2.0 mi · 22,802 people · home $616,400
- Mountlake Terrace, WA2.4 mi · 21,286 people · home $667,300
- Larch Way, WA2.4 mi · 4,993 people · home $842,600
- Meadowdale, WA2.4 mi · 3,148 people · home $852,400
- Edmonds, WA2.7 mi · 42,853 people · home $890,100
- Brier, WA2.8 mi · 6,560 people · home $866,600
- Bothell West, WA3.2 mi · 22,015 people · home $824,900
Lynnwood questions
Is Lynnwood, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lynnwood scores better for retirees than 22% of Washington towns and quieter than 4%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Lynnwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Lynnwood is valued at $686,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,704, so homes cost about 8.8 times income. Median rent is $1,742 a month.
What is the weather like in Lynnwood?
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.5 inches of snow.
Does Lynnwood get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Lynnwood in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)