Lynden, Washington

Population 12,072

Lynden is located in Whatcom County, WA. The population is 12,072, making Lynden the 2nd largest city in Whatcom County.

There are 9 public schools in Lynden with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Lynden is very low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lynden is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lynden property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lynden include Everson, Nooksack and Custer.

Lynden Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29%

Crime Rate

26.4% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 26
  • Violent Crimes: 93
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 198
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

44.95% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Lynden
  • 7.46 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

84 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 74

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Lynden, WA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Lynden's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
4 Private Schools

Cornerstone Christian School

Covenant Christian School

Ebenezer Christian School

Lynden Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lynden, WA

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90 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lynden, WA issued 90 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 90 permits, 47 were issued for single family homes and 43 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lynden, WA issued 117 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 117 permits, 55 were issued for single family homes and 62 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $965
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,040
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,310
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,860
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,245

Zip Codes

98247 98264

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Environmental Hazards

84 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Lynden, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lynden, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Lynden, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.52°
  • February 41.73°
  • March 43.48°
  • April 47.48°
  • May 53.27°
  • June 58.16°
  • July 62.72°
  • August 62.82°
  • September 58.35°
  • October 49.55°
  • November 43.78°
  • December 38.14°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lynden, WA

Earthquakes
Lynden, WA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lynden, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lynden, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lynden, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lynden, WA: $61,828

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lynden is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.15%
White Collar - 56.85%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Suzan DelBene

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lynden, WA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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