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Lynnfield.
Lynnfield is an unincorporated community in Essex County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lynnfield
Lynnfield is a community of 12,964 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $175,265, median rent runs about $2,676 per month, and median home values are around $917,600. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Lynnfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Lynnfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lynnfield, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (23.9%), and 4.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.7%
of households
Married Couples
69.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
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 52% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lynnfield
In Lynnfield, rent runs 52% above the MA average, and home values are 63% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
87.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,088,513 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Lynnfield
Unemployment in Essex County, which includes Lynnfield, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Lynnfield: Essex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Essex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lynnfield is about 2% of Essex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lynnfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.1 min avg
How Lynnfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lynnfield, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lynnfield runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
67.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
550.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield, 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
Lynnfield is about 2% of Essex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Essex County, which includes Lynnfield, 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
Lynnfield is about 2% of Essex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lynnfield has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
47.8"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 3.49" |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 3.27" |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 4.54" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.35" |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.73" |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.79" |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.32" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.84" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.75" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 4.79" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lynnfield
Uninsured
1.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lynnfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Melrose
Winchester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Winchester
North Shore Medical Center -
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Salem
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.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lynnfield
Lynnfield's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 62.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lynnfield (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)
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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,468 students · in-state tuition $54,000 · 61% graduate · median earnings $43,451 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,061 students · in-state tuition $73,616 · 94% graduate · median earnings $89,187 (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, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lynnfield
Lynnfield has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lynnfield
Lynnfield Public Library
18 Summer St., Lynnfield
Cities Near Lynnfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lynnfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lynnfield FAQ
Is Lynnfield, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Lynnfield's median rent is $2,676/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $175,265/year. Median home value is $917,600.
Is Lynnfield, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Lynnfield's violent crime rate was 68 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 551 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?⌄
Essex County, which includes Lynnfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Lynnfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,676/month and median household income is $175,265/year. The median home value is $917,600. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Lynnfield 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