Lynwood, CA

Lynwood, California

Introduction to Lynwood, California

Lynwood is a California city located in Los Angeles County, about 14 miles south of Los Angeles and 22 miles northwest of Anaheim. Neighboring communities include South Gate (to the north), Compton (to the south), and Downey (to the east). Major highways in or near the city include Interstates I-105, I-110, and I-710. Nearest airports are the Long Beach airport (9 miles away) and Los Angeles International Airport (about 14 miles away).

Founded by Don Antonio Lugo as part of an 1810 Spanish land grant, Lynwood evolved as a residential center in the early 20th century. Incorporated in 1921, the city experienced relatively slow growth until shortly after World War II. The city got its name from the "Lynwood Dairy and Creamery", an establishment created by C.H. Sessions in 1902 and whose title was derived from his wife's maiden name (Miss Lynn Wood). Lynwood today is a vibrant city and home to a host of booming retail centers.

Attractions in and near Lynwood

The University of Southern California is located only four miles from Lynwood. Other nearby attractions include the Carson Center (7 miles away), the Los Angeles Convention Center (8 miles away) and the Staples Center (9 miles away) which is a multipurpose sports arena serving as the home of five Los Angeles area professional basketball, hockey, and arena football teams. Lynwood's proximity to Los Angeles also provides quick access to many of the city's other attractions.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Lynwood, CA

Comparing Lynwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lynwood Almanac

Lynwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lynwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lynwood Hospitals

ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
3630 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
(310) 900-8900
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Lynwood

Lynwood High Schools (2004)

LYNWOOD HIGH
12124 BULLIS ROAD
310-603-1582
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 4,818 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 28.6

VISTA HIGH (CONTINUATION)
11300 WRIGHT ROAD
310-603-1516
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 318 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

PATHWAY HIGH
11387 BULLIS RD.
310-886-1458
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 270 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Lynwood Colleges

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St. Francis Career College

(List of All California Colleges)

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