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Cost of Living in North Lynnwood, WA

Population 23,339 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,145
Median home value$616,400
Median household income$101,088

The median rent in North Lynnwood, WA is $2,145/month, 22% higher than the Washington median and 52% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $616,400, 85% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $101,088 a year, 3% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $85,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,117/mo

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North Lynnwood vs. Washington vs. U.S.

North LynnwoodWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$2,145$1,760$1,413
Median home value$616,400$564,600$332,700
Median household income$101,088$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate43.9%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher43.8%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate7.2%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.9%5.1%5.2%
Work from home18.6%19.8%15.1%
Median age33.938.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in North Lynnwood, WA?

The median gross rent in North Lynnwood, WA is $2,145 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in North Lynnwood, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $85,800 a year in gross income.

Is North Lynnwood, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 52% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.1 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

Miami Lakes, FLRent $2,120 · Income $101,557La Habra, CARent $2,129 · Income $100,106San Leandro, CARent $2,186 · Income $101,420Santa Rosa, CARent $2,152 · Income $99,060Ossining, NYRent $2,154 · Income $103,573Malden, MARent $2,204 · Income $100,606

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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