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Massachusetts
Lynnfield
Population 13,064
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Massachusetts
Melrose
Population 29,650
Lynnfield, MA vs Melrose, MA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Lynnfield, MA | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,064 | 29,650 |
| Median Household Income | $175,265 | $133,953 |
| Median Rent | $2,676/mo | $1,970/mo |
| Median Home Value | $917,600 | $822,900 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 108 | 108 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 61.6% | 48% |
| Poverty Rate | 6% | 3.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% (county) | 3.8% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 68 | 154 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 551 | 555 |
| Median AQI | 40 | 38 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 296 | 299 |
| Summer Highs | 79°F | 81°F |
| Winter Lows | 19°F | 21°F |
| Snowfall | 48 in/yr | 64 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min | 34.5 min |
| Hospitals | — | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| College Degree Rate | 62.7% | 62% |
| Foreign-Born % | 10.7% | 17.6% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +0.5% | -0.7% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.