Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Lynnwood, WA
About Lynnwood
Lynnwood is Snohomish County's fourth-largest city — population 38,568 (2020 Census) — 16 miles north of Seattle at the junction of I-5 and I-405 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). The 2024 arrival of Link light rail at Lynnwood City Center transformed its commuter profile: downtown Seattle is now a ~30-minute train ride. Alderwood (one of the region's largest malls) anchors the retail economy, and the Lynnwood Event Center draws regional events. The city is densifying around the station with new mixed-use development. Housing spans apartments near the transit hub to established single-family neighborhoods.
Home prices in Lynnwood
The median listing price in Lynnwood is $715,000.
Top places in Lynnwood
- Lynnwood City Center station — Link light rail gateway (opened 2024).
- Alderwood — major regional mall and dining district.
- Lynnwood Event Center — concerts and conventions.
- Scriber Lake Park — boardwalk nature park in the city core.
- Lynndale Park — sports fields and skate park.
Commuting from Lynnwood
- Link 1 Line: Lynnwood City Center station to Westlake (downtown Seattle) — approximately 28–30 minutes; the Lynnwood Link extension opened August 2024.
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 20–30 minutes no-traffic (about 16 miles) via I-5; 45+ minutes in peak hours.
- Lynnwood City Center is a major transit hub: Sound Transit Express and Community Transit buses converge here.
Schools in Lynnwood
Public schools: Edmonds School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lynnwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lynnwood, WA?
The median listing price in Lynnwood is $715,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Lynnwood, WA?
Link 1 Line: Lynnwood City Center station to Westlake (downtown Seattle) — approximately 28–30 minutes; the Lynnwood Link extension opened August 2024. - Which school district serves Lynnwood, WA?
Lynnwood is served by Edmonds School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.