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About
Life in Lynn
If you're seriously considering a move to Lynn, here's what you're actually signing up for: a working-class North Shore city that's been quietly reinventing itself while staying genuinely affordable—especially compared to Boston just 10 miles south. The median household income sits around $74,715 with homes averaging $510,100 and rent at $1,722 a month, which means you get actual space and stability without the soul-crushing prices of urban Boston or its closer suburbs. What makes Lynn genuinely different is its immigrant character—the Latino community (particularly Dominican, Guatemalan, and Puerto Rican populations), the significant Cambodian and Vietnamese communities, and a deep working-class culture create real neighborhood identity and a food scene that reflects these communities rather than feeling gentrified or sterile.
Lynn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Foreign-Born
37.5%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.5% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Lynn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lynn, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (26.6%), and 39.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.3%
of households
Married Couples
37.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MA
Rent, home values, and income in Lynn
In Lynn, home values are 9% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,384
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1946
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $577,171 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above MA average
Unemployment in Lynn
Unemployment in Lynn is 0.5 percentage points higher than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lynn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.5 min avg
How Lynn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lynn, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lynn runs 70% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
560.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,109.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lynn Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Essex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Essex County, which includes Lynn, the most common type is strong wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,700 |
| 2024 | 9 | High Wind | $3,500 |
| 2023 | 18 | Heavy Snow | $21,500 |
| 2022 | 19 | Strong Wind | $140,700 |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $261,900 |
| 2020 | 37 | High Wind | $63,100 |
| 2019 | 26 | Strong Wind | $171,950 |
| 2018 | 34 | Strong Wind | $564,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Essex County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Essex County, which includes Lynn, is typically good — 296 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
296
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Essex County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lynn has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.1"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.75" |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 3.50" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 4.71" |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 4.30" |
| May | 65°F | 45°F | 3.48" |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 80°F | 61°F | 3.48" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 5.00" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 4.15" |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 4.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lynn
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lynn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Shore Medical Center -
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Salem
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Melrose
Northeast Hospital Corporation
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Beverly
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lynn
Lynn's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
28
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lynn (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,601 students · in-state tuition $64,796 · 98% graduate · median earnings $121,957 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lynn
Lynn has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
2 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
11 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lynn
Lynn Public Library
5 North Common St., Lynn
Cities Near Lynn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lynn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lynn FAQ
Is Lynn, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Lynn's median rent is $1,722/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $75,043/year. Median home value is $510,100.
Is Lynn, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Lynn's violent crime rate was 561 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1110 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lynn, Massachusetts?⌄
Lynn has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lynn, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Lynn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,722/month and median household income is $75,043/year. The median home value is $510,100. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lynn, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Lynn is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from