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Lynnwood

#14 in Best Places to Live in Snohomish County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
  • 152 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Lynnwood is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 36,861. Lynnwood is in Snohomish County. Living in Lynnwood offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lynnwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lynnwood and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lynnwood are highly rated.
About Lynnwood...
Population
36,861

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$300,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,043
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Lynnwood Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    193
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    14
    41
  • Robbery
    124
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    661
    500
  • Theft
    5,764
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    626
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$53,308
National
$55,322
Children
16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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Lynnwood Reviews

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I like the community activities. They have a local community magazine that lists the scheduled events nearby, and I've taken advantage of it! Mainly, I enjoy the opportunities to volunteer at local venues.
The schools that my children have been involved with, have incredible faculty members and they were very involved with their students learning process and academic success.
The library has a regular email sent out to inform residents of specific events and lectures being held in the building and the police and fire department are incredibly friendly and informative as well.
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Many great teriyaki shops and places to eat Korean beef. Also great nail salons! Overall safe and quiet neighborhoods, which are perfect for young families to grow and raise their children. Schools have low funding, therefore the facilities are often subpar, however the staff are very caring for the most part and prioritize students educational success.
I've lived in Lynnwood, WA for about 6 months now. So far it has been a pleasant experience. My 5-year-old son attends public school here, though it's his first year (kindergarten) I've enjoyed the teachers input on how he is doing and it seems as if they truly enjoy what they do.

Other than that, it is like any other city. There are good parts and there are bad parts. For the most part, I'd say it has been a positive experience so far!