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Lynnwood, WA

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Lynnwood, WA

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 68
Population40,953
Foreign Born11.6%
Population Density5,199people per mi²
Median Age39.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

177/100

77% above national average

C

The Real Cost of Living in Lynnwood, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $27k$50k
Comfortable $90k$132k
Luxury $132k+$204k+
Elite (Top 5%) $155k+$240k+
Affordability Ratio

58%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
24
Poor
6
Negative
13

Groceries

9 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2.3mi

Airport

SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International

26.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Lynnwood, WA

1.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 1.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.1 mi
Marina3Nearest 4.3 mi
Winery20Nearest 7.9 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 15.6 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 3.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$76k+5.8%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.2M
80% above US avg
College Educated
32.6%
7% below US avg
WFH
13.1%
8% below US avg
Homeownership
51.9%
21% below US avg
Median Home
$636k
126% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−30.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−21.0%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.81 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−40.0%
Burglary
2.94 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.93 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.32 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+12Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Lynnwood, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season252 days342 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.8"
Elevation427 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor15 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,199/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak14 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Landslide, Heat Wave, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 81 mi · coast 13 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$409.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 15 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSEA26 mi away
Distance to State Capital61 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison14 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:13:09.000Z

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