Lynn is a small town of 908 in Alabama, with a median household income of $38,934
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lynn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lynn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lynn city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Lynn's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lynn costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lynn, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$755
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,934
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lynn's violent crime rate is 177.7 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.7 /100k
Property Crime
1024.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lynn is served primarily by Winston County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lynn, AL
National Avg
School District
Winston County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lynn sees average highs of 51.2°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 66.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Lynn's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lynn roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,300 and median rent is $755/month.
Lynn's violent crime rate is 177.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1024.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lynn are operated by Winston County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lynn, AL has a population of 908, a median household income of $38,934, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lynn averages 51.2°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.1 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lynn, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35575.
The population of Lynn, Alabama is 908 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lynn: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $68,300, median household income $38,934, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.