There are 23 assisted living facilities serving Lynden, Washington. This includes 7 facilities in Lynden and 16 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Washington range from $33 to $300, with a mean expenditure running around $142. The monthly expense averages around $4,250 and ranges between $1,000 and $9,000. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $51,000, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Lynden generally range between $3,000 per month and $6,250 per month. The average cost is $4,125 per month, or about $49,500 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Lynden, Washington
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- Lynden scores lower than the Washington average of 68.
- Lynden scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 35 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Maple Park Adult Family Home, Among Friends, and Christian Health Care Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 59 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 19 golf courses in or around the city, including Homestead Farms Golf Resort & Convention Center, Dakota Creek Golf & Country Club, and Grandview Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Laurel Farm & Western Supply, Greater Vancouver Zoo, and Hovander Homestead Park.
- There are 39 churches in or near the city, including Grace Baptist Fellowship, United Methodist Church-Lynden, and Hope Lutheran Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 33 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 10 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.36% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.74% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.30%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Washington has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $63,931, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $55,195, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,513, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,500 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,443 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $57,200 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.35%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Lynden receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Lynden has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Lynden has a sparse population density of 331.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lynden have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Lynden has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.35%.
Lynden is a small city in Whatcom County, Washington. Though the surrounding statistical area includes 5,380,824 people, there are 18,893 living inside the city. People who are 55 and over represent 28% of the total population.
Lynden has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The average housing price in the city is $418,500, which is higher than the state average of $325,500. Lynden also has an average unemployment rate of around 5.35%. The city's average household income is $55,000 ($25,000 per capita), vs the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Washington.
Lynden has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Lynden has exceptional air quality and a very low rate of crime.