Lynden, WA
Living in Lynden
Bikeability20
Walkability24
Commute70
Public Transit20
Affordability45
Public Safety82
Airports47
Hospitals63
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+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
$66kMedian 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
$348kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lynden, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lynden, WA
Lynden Christian School
0 miles, E
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
0 miles, E
Cornerstone Christian School
2 miles, NE
Ebenezer Christian School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lynden, WA
Western Washington University
15 miles, S
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
83 miles, S
Bastyr University
85 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
88 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lynden, WA
St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, S
Island Hospital
32 miles, S
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
32 miles, S
Skagit Valley Hospital
37 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lynden, WA
Bellingham International Airport
11 miles, S
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
104 miles, S
Portland International Airport
232 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
242 miles, SE