Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Lynwood, CA
$790kMedian listing price
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About Lynwood
Lynwood is a compact South Los Angeles city of about 67,000 residents (per Census QuickFacts, read September 24, 2026), just north of Compton and south of South Gate. Known locally for the Lynwood Vikings youth football program and its residential neighborhoods, the city sits between I-105 and I-710 with the Los Angeles Metro C Line (Green) running along its southern edge at the Lynwood and Long Beach Boulevard stations.
Home prices in Lynwood
The median listing price in Lynwood is $790k.
Top places in Lynwood
- Lynwood City Hall (shown below).
- Lynwood Park and the Lynwood Senior Center.
- Plaza Mexico — the a community hub.
- St. Francis Medical Center area views (shown below).
Commuting from Lynwood
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 14 miles): ~20–35 minutes off-peak via I-105 west to I-110 north; peak-hour commutes run 40–75 minutes.
- Metro: the C Line connects Lynwood to Norwalk, LAX, and Redondo Beach; transfer to the A Line for downtown LA.
Lynwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lynwood, CA?
The median listing price in Lynwood is $790k. 43 active listings, $506/sq. ft., 55 median days on market, $2.4k median rent · Realtor.com · 2026-09-25 - How is the commute from Lynwood, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles (about 14 miles): ~20–35 minutes off-peak via I-105 west to I-110 north; peak-hour commutes run 40–75 minutes.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.