At a Glance
Median Income
$172,484
$76,408 per capita
Home Value
$904,200
Zillow: $1,105,557
Median Rent
$2,333/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.1%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
8.6% smoking rate
How Lynnfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynnfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynnfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynnfield residents earn a median household income of $172,484 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,408. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lynnfield is $904,200 , 221% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,105,557. Median rent is $2,333/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Lynnfield reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 857/100K.
Education
61.1% of adults in Lynnfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynnfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,964
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,315/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,484
Per Capita$76,408
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B+
Home Value$904,200
Rent$2,333
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$1,105,557
Housing Units4,846
Rent Burden38.1%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property857/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.1%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Lynnfield was built in 1966.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.