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Lynn, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
100,905
Population
9,395/sq mi density
$74,715
Median Income
$35,083 per capita
$472,600
Home Value
$568,422 Zillow
$1,612
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
264 sunny days/yr
492
Violent Crime/100K
1,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,715 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$472,600 home value, $1,612/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$472,600
68% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
39% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.4%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
37,334
Median year built: 1944
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$472,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$568,422
Median Sale Price
$489,000
Median List Price
$499,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.4%
Owner-Occupied
49.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,612/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,302/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
56 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
32
Price Drops
17.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$381
Active Inventory
70
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
50.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $472,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $568,422 |
| Median Sale Price | $489,000 |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $381 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,612 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,302 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 56 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Active Inventory | 70 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $381 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 37,334 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 33.9% |