Lynden, WA

Living in Lynden

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 24
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 76
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Schools 70
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Residents

14k Population +2.7k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$348k Median Home Value +$61k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$365 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lynden

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in Lynden

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 7 7
Feb 40 4 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 49 3 0
May 55 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 42 8 2
Dec 37 6 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lynden

Inland Flooding18
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lynden, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lynden, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Lynden, WA

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Bastyr University
85 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lynden, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, S
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Island Hospital
32 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Lynden, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
242 miles, SE