Signals
Lake Stickney
North Lynnwood
Opportunity
49 · Bottom 35%
vs51 · Bottom 39%
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
45 · Bottom 35%
vs45 · Bottom 35%
Housing affordability
57 · Bottom 17%
vs54 · Bottom 14%
Access
86 · Bottom 31%
vs87 · Bottom 33%
Economic stability
69 · Top 31%
vs75 · Top 16%
Measured values
| Metric | Lake Stickney | North Lynnwood | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,890 | 23,339 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $94,020 | $101,088 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $46,772 | $50,670 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 7,989/sq mi | 7,464/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $620,300 | $616,400 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 | $2,145 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 53.0% | 43.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.5% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% | 43.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 10.9% | 7.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 72°F | 72°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 37°F | 37°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.4" | 33.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 24 mi | 22 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 33.8 min | 32.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 34.8 | 33.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Lake Stickney
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
North Lynnwood
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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