Snohomish County · Neighborhood guide

Living in Lynnwood

South county's retail hub, now a transit-powered urban center.

Lynnwood is south Snohomish County's commercial anchor (Alderwood Mall) and is rapidly becoming a transit-oriented city since light rail arrived. It draws a diverse mix of commuters who want Seattle and Eastside access at a relative discount.

Market snapshot is approximate and changes quickly, verify against current NWMLS data.

Market snapshot

Approx. median price$779,998
MarketCompetitive
NotesNWMLS median, all types, May 2026
CommutersFirst time buyersTransit access

A closer look at Lynnwood

Tour Coming Soon

A Lynnwood walk through is in the works.

What's happening in Lynnwood

Three things worth knowing right now

What the Lynnwood Link light rail means for buyers

The 1 Line now terminates at Lynnwood City Center (opened Aug 2024), how it's reshaping demand and commute value.

Inside the City Center & Alderwood Subarea Plan

A draft plan envisioning 3,000+ new homes and a walkable downtown core around the station.

Lynnwood's mixed use development pipeline

Tracking the new apartment and mixed use projects rising near Alderwood and the transit center.

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