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Is Lynwood a Good Place to Live? Lynwood, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Lynwood ranks #1237 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #498 of 524 smaller cities and #174 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high violent crime (743 per 100,000, #420 of 442) and high unemployment (6%, #436 of 476).
Lynwood by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Lynwood's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Lynwood?
Lynwood's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,652/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $684,690, 10% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Lynwood | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $684,690#1003 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,129/mo#769 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $597,600#1074 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,652/mo#831 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 8x#1216 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 26.5%#1123 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Lynwood housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Lynwood is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Lynwood safe?
Lynwood recorded 743 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2 times the US rate of 373 and 69% above California's 440. That ranks #984 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #420 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Lynwood Police Department. Property crime runs 2,265 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Lynwood | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 743#984 of 1,083 | 440 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 2,265#782 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Lynwood?
The median household in Lynwood earns $74,844, 3% below the US figure of $76,827 and 19% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 6% (US 4.2%). 18% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Lynwood | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $74,844#707 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 6%#981 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 18%#1038 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Lynwood?
The median resident of Lynwood is 33.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 9.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1309 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 47.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Lynwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 33.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 9.8%#1309 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 47.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Lynwood's schools and health?
Lynwood's 17 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.5 students per teacher and $19,531 spent per pupil. 32.7% of adults are obese and 14.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Lynwood | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 85% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 23.5#1115 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $19,531#225 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 32.7%#587 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 14.2%#1104 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 19.4%#1099 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 23.8%#1255 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 11,346 students are enrolled in Lynwood's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Lynwood?
The average commute in Lynwood is 30.3 minutes (California 25.2); 4% of workers take transit and 4.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Lynwood scores 13.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #243 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.1°F and winters 58.2°F, with 11.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Lynwood | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 30.3 min#1123 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 10.7%#1093 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 70.3% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 4.1% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.5#243 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.3 | 49.2 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 66.8 | 50.6 | 3 |
| Mar | 67.8 | 52.7 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 69.7 | 54.8 | 0.6 |
| May | 70.7 | 58.4 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 73.1 | 61.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77.2 | 64.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 78.7 | 65.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 78.5 | 64.5 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 76 | 60.3 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 71.7 | 53.6 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 48.8 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hawthorne Muni Airport.
| Measure | Lynwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 64.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 70.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 58.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 11.8 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hawthorne Muni Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Lynwood?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Lynwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.39%#1172 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Lynwood compare with similar-size cities?
Lynwood is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #498 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 64,578.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood, CAPop. 64,578 | #1237 | 43.2 | $74,844 | $1,652/mo | 743 | 30.3 min |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #944 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 | 25.3 min |
| Waltham, MAPop. 64,902 | #70 | 69.3 | $120,216 | $2,268/mo | 224 | 24.7 min |
| Port Orange, FLPop. 64,767 | #920 | 51.4 | $74,426 | $1,634/mo | part year | 25.9 min |
| Muncie, INPop. 64,751 | #1015 | 49.8 | $44,471 | $904/mo | 485 | 18.1 min |
| North Little Rock, ARPop. 64,538 | #1250 | 42.4 | $52,707 | $1,069/mo | 960 | 19.8 min |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #311 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 | 20.8 min |
| Burnsville, MNPop. 64,463 | #317 | 61.7 | $87,024 | $1,513/mo | 163 | 23.3 min |
| Reston, VAPop. 64,414 | #7 | 75.8 | $148,710 | $2,231/mo | no data | 26 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Lynwood compare with the rest of California?
Lynwood ranks #174 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 19% below the California median. Violent crime is 69% above the statewide rate. Homes are 10% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| Madera, CAPop. 67,831 | … #170 | 43.6 | $63,933 | $1,353/mo | 432 |
| Delano, CAPop. 51,679 | #171 | 43.4 | $67,010 | $1,199/mo | 331 |
| Hesperia, CAPop. 100,775 | #172 | 43.3 | $72,160 | $1,590/mo | 463 |
| Hawthorne, CAPop. 85,191 | #173 | 43.2 | $75,848 | $1,782/mo | 571 |
| Lynwood, CAPop. 64,578 | #174 | 43.2 | $74,844 | $1,652/mo | 743 |
| Huntington Park, CAPop. 53,108 | #175 | 43.2 | $59,996 | $1,505/mo | 510 |
| Stockton, CAPop. 322,326 | #176 | 42.6 | $79,907 | $1,577/mo | 1,029 |
| Hemet, CAPop. 91,326 | #177 | 42.3 | $57,719 | $1,575/mo | 398 |
| Merced, CAPop. 91,953 | #178 | 42.1 | $63,122 | $1,393/mo | 700 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Lynwood among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Lynwood's score calculated?
Lynwood scores 43.2 out of 100, #1237 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Lynwood. Similar-size median 55.5.
40.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Lynwood's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
43.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Lynwood. Similar-size median 58.9.
45.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Lynwood's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
54.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Lynwood's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
44.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Lynwood. Similar-size median 56.1.
39.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Lynwood. Similar-size median 42.4.
33.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Lynwood. Similar-size median 50.0.
36.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Lynwood's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
65.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
3.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Lynwood's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Lynwood has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Lynwood
Is Lynwood, CA a good place to live?
Lynwood ranks #1237 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #498 of 524 smaller cities and #174 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high violent crime (743 per 100,000, #420 of 442) and high unemployment (6%, #436 of 476).
What is the cost of living in Lynwood?
Lynwood's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,652/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $684,690, 10% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Lynwood?
Lynwood recorded 743 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2 times the US rate of 373 and 69% above California's 440. That ranks #984 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #420 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Lynwood Police Department. Property crime runs 2,265 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Lynwood?
The median household in Lynwood earns $74,844, 3% below the US figure of $76,827 and 19% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 6% (US 4.2%). 18% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Lynwood?
Median rent in Lynwood is $1,652/mo (Census), #831 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,129/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 26.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Lynwood?
Zillow's typical home value in Lynwood is $684,690, up 3.3% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $597,600.
How are the public schools in Lynwood?
Lynwood's 17 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (California 85%), with 23.5 students per teacher and $19,531 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Lynwood?
The average commute is 30.3 minutes, #1123 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 10.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Lynwood?
Lynwood averages 64.5°F over the year, 70.1°F in summer and 58.2°F in winter, with 11.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Lynwood walkable?
Lynwood scores 13.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #243 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Lynwood at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Lynwood?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Lynwood?
Lynwood has 64,578 residents. The median resident of Lynwood is 33.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 9.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1309 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 47.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Lynwood compare with the rest of California?
Lynwood ranks #174 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.2 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 19% below the California median. Violent crime is 69% above the statewide rate. Homes are 10% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Lynwood?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Lynwood's population of 64,578 are Kenner, LA (#944 overall), Waltham, MA (#70 overall), Port Orange, FL (#920 overall), Muncie, IN (#1015 overall), and North Little Rock, AR (#1250 overall). Lynwood is #1237.