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Lynn, AL


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Lynn, Alabama

Lynn, Alabama, in Winston county, is 50 miles SW of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 152 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The town has a population of 597.

The People and Families of Lynn

In Lynn, about 68% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lynn had a median family income of $32,955.

Lynn Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Lynn. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. One of the strengths of Lynn is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Lynn, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lynn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLynn Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLynn Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lynn Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lynn, AL

Comparing Lynn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime45
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