Lynwood, IL

Lynwood, Illinois

Lynwood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 4 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 23 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,377 people people live in Lynwood.

The People and Families of Lynwood

In Lynwood, about 54% of adults are married. Lynwood has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 50% of Lynwood is non-white. In the village you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lynwood had a median family income of $64,848. Overall, families in Lynwood are likely to be financially secure.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Lynwood.

Lynwood Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lynwood, about 87% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Lynwood is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Lynwood, 88% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the village is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lynwood, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lynwood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lynwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lynwood Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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