Signals
North Lynnwood
Mountlake Terrace
Opportunity
51 · Bottom 39%
vs55 · Bottom 46%
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
45 · Bottom 35%
vs45 · Bottom 35%
Housing affordability
54 · Bottom 14%
vs61 · Bottom 22%
Access
87 · Bottom 33%
vs89 · Bottom 40%
Economic stability
75 · Top 16%
vs75 · Top 17%
Measured values
| Metric | North Lynnwood | Mountlake Terrace | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,339 | 23,104 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $101,088 | $107,687 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $50,670 | $59,528 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 7,464/sq mi | 5,696/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $616,400 | $667,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,145 | $2,004 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 43.9% | 56.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.5% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 43.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.2% | 7.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 72°F | 77°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 37°F | 37°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.4" | 37.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 22 mi | 18 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 30.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 33.9 | 38.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 1 | 5 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 16.10 | 16.16 | 2024-25 school year |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility | 59.6% | 39.3% | 2024-25 school 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
North Lynnwood
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Mountlake Terrace
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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