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Lynden
  • Town in Washington
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Lynden

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Lynden is a town in Washington with a population of 15,410. Lynden is in Whatcom County. Living in Lynden offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lynden there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Lynden and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lynden are above average.
    Population
    15,410
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $394,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,385
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      82.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      38
      40.7
    • Robbery
      6.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      171
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,247.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      70.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Lynden

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,004
    National
    $69,021
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