Life in Lynn research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lynn over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lynn:
The population in Lynn is 100,905.
The median home value in Lynn is $575,786.
The median income in Lynn is $74,715.
The cost of living in Lynn is 137 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lynn is $1,612.
The unemployment rate in Lynn is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Lynn is 13.7%.
The average high in Lynn is 58.6° and the average low is 41.6°.
Crime in Lynn summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lynn. Key points include:
There were 1,801 total crimes in Lynn in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynn is 1,745.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynn is 574.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynn is 1,170.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lynn is -17.65% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lynn / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,801 | 1,745.2 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 593 | 574.6 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 78 | 75.6 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 478 | 463.2 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,208 | 1,170.5 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 209 | 202.5 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 809 | 783.9 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 190 | 184.1 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lynn summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lynn. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lynn is 137 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lynn is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lynn is $575,786.
The median income in Lynn is $74,715.
| Living Expense | Lynn | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 175 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 118 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 132 | 136 | 100 | |
The average high in Lynn is 58.6° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 80.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.9 inches of precipitation each year with 41.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lynn |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.3 |
The current population in Lynn is 100,905. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100,905 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 100,653 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 100,233 | 6.4% |
| 2020 | 94,201 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 93,743 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 93,617 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 93,069 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 92,074 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 91,626 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 91,289 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 90,788 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 90,392 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 90,006 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 89,625 | - |
36.0% White with 36,300 White residents.
10.3% African American with 10,442 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 106 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 5,987 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 107 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 1,126 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 3,979 Two Or More residents.
42.5% Hispanic with 42,858 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lynn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.0% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 10.3% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 42.5% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Lynn is 49.9% female with 50,380 female residents.
Lynn is 50.1% male with 50,524 male residents.
| Gender | Lynn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
13.0% of adults in Lynn completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Lynn completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Lynn completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Lynn completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lynn completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Lynn completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lynn completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lynn completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lynn completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lynn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
6.1% of households in Lynn earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Lynn earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Lynn earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Lynn earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Lynn earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Lynn earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Lynn earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Lynn earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Lynn earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.5% of households in Lynn earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lynn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.5% | 21.1% | 12.6% |