Lynwood, CA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Los Angeles County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 63,596

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Lynwood, CA
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65
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Lynwood stands

At or near all-time high. population shrinking 1.4% per year.

Median home $689,642
1-year +3.0%
5-yr CAGR +4.8%
vs 5-yr peak -0.2%
Population -1.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2024-12$690k$315k$450k$584k$719k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
78/100
Very walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
61/100
Workable for remote workers
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,114/mo$1,820$2,100$2,38020242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent10210510020242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 27.2
Rent

At a 27.2 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Lynwood for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
65 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
64 · w22%
Distance from peak
89 · w18%
Population growth
24 · w16%
Rent YoY
78 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
77 · w10%
Long thesis

Lynwood has held up across the cycle: home values at $689,642 with +4.8% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Lynwood's population is shrinking 1.4% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.

About Lynwood

Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with an estimated population of 63,596. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The population has contracted 1.4% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Lynwood is $689,642 as of 2026-04, up 3.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Lynwood average $2,114 per month, up 5.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Quiet strength: +3.0% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently -0.2% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

●Net out-migration: population shrinking 1.4% per year — services, schools, and tax base will follow.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Lynwood (Wikipedia)

Lynwood is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 67,265, down from 69,772 at the 2010 census. Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the central portion of the Los Angeles Basin. Incorporated in 1921, Lynwood was named after the Lynwood Dairy and Creamery, from which the local station of the Pacific Electric Railway had been named.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

Mayor Pro TemRita Soto
Area4.84 sq mi
Elevation92 ft
EstablishedJuly 16, 1921Cite web
Densityauto/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
60° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
82° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
258
~71% of year
Annual precip
22″ rain
8″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
Very high
Earthquake
Very high
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
65%
Moderate climate
Median household income
$91,500
California state median
Top industries (state-level)
TechEntertainmentAgriculture

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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