Lynden, WA

City

Rent in Lynden

Median Gross Rent

$1,707

Rent-to-Income Ratio

30.2%

Renter Share

33.8%

Median Renter Income

$59,898

Avg Household Size

2.2

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $1,478
2 Bedrooms: $1,464
3 Bedrooms: $2,119

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 12.4%
$1,000-$1,500: 22.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 34.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 25.4%
$2,500+: 3.2%
No Cash Rent: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 19.7%
20-30% (moderate): 27.9%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 20.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 27.6%
Not Computed: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $127,641
Renter Households: $59,898

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 18.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 27.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 36.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 12.0%
$2,500+: 3.2%
No Cash Rent: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lynden

Neighborhood

Whatcom, WA

Historic Business District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources