What are the schools like in Lynn, MA?

Lynn is served primarily by Lynn. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Lynn?

The median household income in Lynn, MA is $70,046 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Lynn, MA?

Lynn has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.1 inches.

Lynn, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lynn, MA affordable or expensive?

Lynn's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lynn is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $442,800 and the median rent is $1,511 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lynn, MA?

Lynn has a violent crime rate of 574.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1170.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lynn, MA a Good Place to Live?

Lynn is a mid-sized city of 100,653 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $70,046 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lynn stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lynn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lynn city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Lynn's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lynn costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lynn, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$442,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,511	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,046	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lynn's violent crime rate is 574.6 per 100,000 residents — 51% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

574.6 /100k

Property Crime

1170.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lynn is served primarily by Lynn. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lynn, MA	National Avg
School District	Lynn	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lynn sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 39.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lynn, MA
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	39.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lynn, MA	National Avg
Population	100,653	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.7%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Saugus, MA 3 mi Swampscott, MA 4 mi Salem, MA 4 mi Revere, MA 4 mi Peabody, MA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Lynn

Lynn, MA is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

01904 01905 01902 01901

Lynn vs Other Cities

Lynn, MA vs Saugus, MA Lynn, MA vs Swampscott, MA Lynn, MA vs Salem, MA Lynn, MA vs Revere, MA Lynn, MA vs Peabody, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynn, MA affordable or expensive?

Lynn's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lynn roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $442,800 and median rent is $1,511/month.

What is the crime rate in Lynn, MA?

Lynn's violent crime rate is 574.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lynn?

Public schools in Lynn are operated by Lynn. The district has 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lynn, MA a good place to live?

Lynn, MA has a population of 100,653, a median household income of $70,046, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lynn?

Lynn averages 36.1°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 39.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lynn?

Lynn, MA is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 01904, 01905, 01902, 01901.

What is the population of Lynn?

The population of Lynn, Massachusetts is 100,653 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lynn?

Key numbers for living in Lynn: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $442,800, median household income $70,046, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.