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Lynnwood, Washington · ZIP 98036

Lynnwood — ZIP 98036

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Lynnwood (98036) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Lynnwood. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $832K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$832K
Median rent$1,998/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$832K

Median Rent

$1,998/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,949

Violent Crime

1,324

Property Crime

11,625

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Snohomish County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Brier ElementaryKG–06389
62%
69%
Hilltop ElementaryKG–06562
57%
68%
Brier Terrace Middle School07–08649
45%
58%
Hazelwood ElementaryKG–06419
39%
39%
Oak Heights ElementaryKG–06526
37%
45%
College Place Middle School07–08479
35%
54%
College Place ElementaryKG–06473
19%
35%
Cedar Valley ElementaryKG–06427
12%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,016

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98036 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98036 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98036 is approximately $832K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98036 in Lynnwood has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.