The market for Lynden retail buildings has remained steady. With an approximate population of 16,000 and growing, the City of Lynden is an attractive location for new and expanding retail businesses. Lynden is a city that promotes economic growth, while placing a strong value on preserving the city’s cultural history and the surrounding agricultural land. The two main commercial retail districts in Lynden are the Historical Business District and Regional Commercial Services.

Lynden WA Historic Business District

The Historical Business District in Lynden is where the City’s economic activity originated. This area of Lynden is intended to be an active mix of professional offices, personal services, and small retail establishments serving the employees and residents of this area. The notable historic buildings in this district are the Pioneer Museum and Windmill Hotel.

The Regional Commercial Services district was designated to support the development of large format retail and regional commercial development. This commercial district in Lynden is located where larger parcels and arterial streets are available to support the traffic and land needs of retail shopping centers, home improvement centers, banks, commercial recreation facilities, and many other larger scale commercial retail uses.