How many renters in Lynnwood, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.3% (±6.1 points) of renting households in Lynnwood, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.3% (±6.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.2% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lynnwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.9% (±2.2 points) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±3.5 points) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±3.5 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±3.3 points) | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.2% (±5.1 points) | 41.9% | 40.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Lynnwood against Snohomish County, its state and the nation
| Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.3% (±6.1 points) | 53.7% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.2% (±5.1 points) | 41.9% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±2.4 points) | 31.5% (±0.6 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,917 (±$13,076) | $71,600 (±$2,016) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,742 (±$68) | $1,949 (±$22) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lynnwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Snohomish County (53.7%).
It is also higher than in Washington (49.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Snohomish County, Lynnwood ranks 18 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 86 of 467.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Lynnwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood | — | 61.3% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Alderwood Manor | 1.8 mi | 62.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lynnwood | 2.0 mi | 57.2% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.4 mi | 47.8% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Larch Way | 2.4 mi | 63.9% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowdale | 2.4 mi | 77.7% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonds | 2.7 mi | 45.3% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Brier | 2.8 mi | 68.5% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell West | 3.2 mi | 34.3% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountlake Terrace, WA (47.8%), Edmonds, WA (45.3%), Bothell West, WA (34.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Fobes Hill | 67.4% (±38.0 points) |
| 13 | Warm Beach | 67.1% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | Larch Way | 63.9% (±26.1 points) |
| 15 | Picnic Point | 63.0% (±17.5 points) |
| 16 | Alderwood Manor | 62.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 17 | Maltby | 61.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 18 | Lynnwood | 61.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 19 | Stanwood | 60.0% (±17.5 points) |
| 20 | Lake Stevens | 59.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 21 | Lake Stickney | 58.1% (±9.2 points) |
| 22 | Granite Falls | 57.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 23 | North Lynnwood | 57.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 24 | Snohomish | 55.5% (±13.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Snohomish County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lynnwood
Are renters in Lynnwood rent-burdened?
61.3% of renting households in Lynnwood pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Lynnwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lynnwood, WA spends 36.0% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynnwood city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynnwood city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynnwood city, Washington
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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