Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
Lynden
Lynden, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,481
Population
16,339
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Diverse scenery in this northern Washington State town
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Vibrant
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Events
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Nature
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Situated less than six miles south of the U.S.-Canada border, Lynden provides residents with a diverse mix of picturesque surroundings, great schools, and exciting entertainment options. Manicured lawns and charming Dutch architecture are abundant in Lynden, and there’s a variety of single-family home rentals and townhome communities all around the area. Lynden’s downtown area is just steps away from the Nooksack River. Grover Street offers up Dutch-style bakeries, pizzeria, boutiques, and bars where locals gather and enjoy the vibrant setting of the city.
Bender Fields-Lynden Parks and the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center help put Lynden on the map for annual events and community gatherings, with the former providing acres of screen space, walking trails, and bicycle trails. The trails of nearby state forests and the waters of Birch Bay and the Pacific are less than an hour away, to the east and west respectively.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,000
Average: $98,753
Education
3,472
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,059
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lynden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lynden, WA is $1,470 for a studio, $1,480 for one bedroom, $1,856 for two bedrooms, and $2,063 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lynden has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,480/month
534 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lynden, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
488 Students
Public
Grades K-5
424 Students
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Bernice Vossbeck Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades 6-8
382 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
643 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
962 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
4 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sardis Raptor Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.