Population 23,934 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Lynnwood
Household size in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
North Lynnwood is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, North Lynnwood is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. North Lynnwood is younger than at least four in five Washington cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in North Lynnwood (8.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Lynnwood
Renters in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.3% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Lynnwood: 55.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than one in five owners (21.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in North Lynnwood is close to the national rate: 8.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area overall (6.6%). Vacancy has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
North Lynnwood has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. Only 12 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,228 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,326 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,700 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,171 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$943 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in North Lynnwood runs $2,171 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $943 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Lynnwood
Bachelor's degrees in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in North Lynnwood (43.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in North Lynnwood have finished high school (92.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Lynnwood
| Period | North Lynnwood | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in North Lynnwood than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Lynnwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lynnwood | 2.38 | 36.0 | 8.6% | 55.1% | 8.3% | 2000 | $2,171 | 43.5% | 92.0% | 4.5% |
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Lake Stickney | 2.54 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 57.7% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,823 | 31.6% | 89.5% | 3.9% |
| Mill Creek | 2.55 | 40.2 | 5.4% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 1994 | $2,444 | 56.7% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Mukilteo | 2.61 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 29.4% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,452 | 56.4% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
| Bothell West | 2.79 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 1993 | $2,669 | 57.0% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Edmonds | 2.39 | 46.2 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,231 | 53.9% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Mill Creek East | 3.19 | 36.4 | 8.5% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 2002 | $3,136 | 68.9% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Brier | 2.85 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,002 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.38 | 39.2 | 10.9% | 43.8% | 4.0% | 1975 | $2,078 | 43.5% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| Eastmont | 2.97 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 1991 | $2,208 | 38.5% | 94.9% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Lynnwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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