Lynden, WA 98264 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lynden, WA—98264

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$604,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$95,200

47.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$1,940

6.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,350

5.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,750

9.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,300

6.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lynden, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lynden, WA is $604,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Lynden, WA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$604,000	1.1%
Single Family	$629,000	1.3%
Condos	$396,000	2.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lynden, WA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lynden, WA is $2,120, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lynden, WA is studios: $1,210, 1-bedrooms: $1,360, 2-bedrooms: $1,810, 3-bedrooms: $2,360, 4-bedrooms: $2,960. The most common rental property sizes in Lynden, WA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.9% and 28.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,940	$2,120
Studio Rent	$975	$1,210
1 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,360
2 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,810
3 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,360
4 Bed Rent	$3,000	$2,960

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.1%

1 Bedroom

10.8%

2 Bedrooms

45.9%

3 Bedrooms

28.7%

4 Bedrooms

7.0%

5+ Bedrooms

1.5%

Property Listings — Lynden, WA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lynden, WA is 64. This is a decrease of -6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 8.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$704,000	3.0%
Listing Count	93	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	27.0%
Days on Market	74	-12.0%

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Demographics — Lynden, WA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lynden, WA has a population of 22,400, which has increased by 7.6% over the past 5 years. Lynden, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	22,400	7.6%
% Under 18	24.6%	-6.8%
% Seniors	17.8%	-1.1%
% WFH	9.5%	30.1%
% w/ College Degree	25.2%	5.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lynden, WA is a predominantly white area, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lynden, WA is hispanic, making up 14.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.7% of the population in Lynden, WA, and this percentage has decreased by 12.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	75.2%	-8.3%
% Black	0.8%	33.3%
% Hispanic	14.8%	28.7%
% Asian	2.3%	-14.8%
% Foreign Born	10.7%	-12.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lynden, WA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 443 mortgage originations in Lynden, WA, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 49.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Lynden, WA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	443
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lynden, WA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lynden, WA under the Section 8 program is 4.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Lynden, WA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	102
Total Units Section 8	102
% Rentals under Section 8	4.0%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$130	$1,350	$1,480
2 Bedroom	$10	$1,750	$1,760
3 Bedroom	$170	$2,300	$2,470
4 Bedroom	-$40	$3,000	$2,960

Lynden, WA—98264

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lynden, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lynden, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lynden, WA

Demographics — Lynden, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lynden, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lynden, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lynden, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lynden, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.8
Median Home Price	$604,000
Median Household Income	$95,200

Lynden, WA—98264

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lynden, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lynden, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lynden, WA

Demographics — Lynden, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lynden, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lynden, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lynden, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lynden, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nooksack, WA

Everson, WA

Bellingham, WA

Custer, WA

Ferndale, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

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