What are the schools like in Lynden, WA?

Lynden is served primarily by Lynden School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lynden?

The median household income in Lynden, WA is $86,175 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Lynden, WA?

Lynden has an average high temperature of 43.5°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Lynden, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lynden, WA affordable or expensive?

Lynden's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lynden is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $478,500 and the median rent is $1,405 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lynden, WA?

Lynden has a violent crime rate of 178.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1130.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lynden, WA a Good Place to Live?

Lynden is a small city of 15,723 in Washington, with a median household income of $86,175 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Lynden stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lynden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lynden 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: 104.1

Lynden's overall cost of living index is 104.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lynden costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lynden, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$478,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,405	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,175	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lynden's violent crime rate is 178.5 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

178.5 /100k

Property Crime

1130.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lynden is served primarily by Lynden School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lynden, WA	National Avg
School District	Lynden School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lynden sees average highs of 43.5°F in January and 76.0°F in July, with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lynden, WA
Average High — January	43.5°F
Average High — July	76.0°F
Annual Precipitation	44.4"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lynden, WA	National Avg
Population	15,723	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Everson, WA 5 mi Nooksack, WA 6 mi Custer, WA 9 mi Sumas, WA 9 mi Ferndale, WA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lynden

Lynden, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98264

Lynden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynden, WA affordable or expensive?

Lynden's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lynden roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $478,500 and median rent is $1,405/month.

What is the crime rate in Lynden, WA?

Lynden's violent crime rate is 178.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1130.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lynden?

Public schools in Lynden are operated by Lynden School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lynden, WA a good place to live?

Lynden, WA has a population of 15,723, a median household income of $86,175, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lynden?

Lynden averages 43.5°F in January and 76.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lynden?

Lynden, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98264.

What is the population of Lynden?

The population of Lynden, Washington is 15,723 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lynden?

Key numbers for living in Lynden: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $478,500, median household income $86,175, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.