Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, in the Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area. Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the southern portion of the Los Angeles Basin. The community is located between two major freeways, Interstate 710 and Interstate 105, making the City accessible to major airports. Lynwood is approximately 14 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport and nine miles from the Long Beach Airport.
Lynwood is home to a host of booming retail centers including Atlantic Crossing that consists of Walgreens, Starbuck, and Panda Express. Another center is the Long Beach Pluma Shopping Center which is anchored by Smart & Final and 99 Cent Only Store. One of the City’s largest redevelopment projects is Plaza Mexico, situated in the downtown area of Lynwood. This 36-acre project is known for its architecture reminiscent of old town Mexico, while showcasing an authentic look of towns such as San Miguel de Allende and other cities located in the State of Guanajuato.
Housing Cost
The median home cost in Lynwood is $309,370. Home appreciation the last year has been -22.50 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lynwood's cost of living is 24.54% Higher than the U.S. average.
Lynwood is focusing on the construction of new housing and plans to develop 215 Single-Family homes within the next 18 months. The Agency will utilize 20% of funding that has been set aside to assist and facilitate the development of the homes.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 70,025. Lynwood covers 4.85 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 86 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 90262
Weather
Lynwood, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 84.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 45.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lynwood is 15.07 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 3.75 Inches.
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