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Lynwood, CA

Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 69,772, down from 69,845 at the 2000 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.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), all land. 

Lynwood’s history began with a settlement colonized by Spanish aristocrats, or dons, and American pioneers who purchased, settled, and formed a small communal town in the area. It started with Don Antonio Maria Lugo. In 1810, Lugo was awarded 11 square leagues of land in California by the king of Spain for his military service during the establishment of the Francisco missions in the state. After Lugo received these tracts of land (29,514 acres), Lugo named the area Rancho San Antonio, possibly after their birthplace at La Misión San Antonio de Padua, in Jolon, California. These tracts of land make up the bordering cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, Montebello, South Gate, Vernon, and Walnut Park today.

Once majority white non-Hispanic, Lynwood elected its first Black councilmember in 1983 and in December 1985, elected its first Black mayor, Robert Henning. Into the 1990s, the political establishment remained in the control of the Black population which was gradually eroded by the ascendent Latino population. After a succession of African American mayors (Evelyn Wells, Paul Richards), Lynwood saw its first Latino mayor, Armando Rea, in 1997.

On March 20, 2006, Lynwood's longest-serving former mayor Paul H. Richards II was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison after being convicted in 2005 on numerous corruption charges that centered on his funneling of $6 million in city business — including exorbitant no-bid contracts — to a "consulting company" controlled by him and his family. Richards had served on the City Council from 1986 until he was recalled by voters in 2003; during that time he served seven terms as mayor.

Lynwood places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Lynwood’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Senior Citizens Center, and Crescenta Valley Family YMCA. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lynwood, such as the Lynwood Park Walk and the Sierra Pelona Ridge. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lynwood, CA are Aquarium of the Pacific, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and The Queen Mary.

Population: 64,086 (2022). ZIP code: 90262. Area codes: 310, 424, 323. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Area: 4.8 square miles (12 km2).

FAQs

Is Lynwood, CA a good place to live?

Living in Lynwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Lynwood, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Lynwood and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Lynwood, CA expensive to live in?

Lynwood's housing expenses are 86% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 11% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average. Lynwood has grocery prices that are 11% higher than the national average.

How did Lynwood, CA get its name?

In 1902, C.H. Sessions acquired a title of about 400 acres and established a dairy and creamery. His wife's maiden name was Miss Lynne Wood and they all agreed to call the place "the Lynwood Dairy and Creamery" and it was located at what is now Sanborn and Long Beach Boulevard. Later the Southern Pacific Railway had a siding here, which they called the 'Lynwood siding'. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lynwood

Lynwood’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Senior Citizens Center

Crescenta Valley Family YMCA

Lynwood Park Walk 

Sierra Pelona Ridge

Aquarium of the Pacific

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

The Queen Mary

Niche

Payscale

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