Lynn, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

94,201

Unemployment

6.4%

Poverty

15.8%

Median Home

$354,400

Median Income

$61,329

Median Rent

$1,241

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Lynn SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Lynn, MA Crime Report

1,328
Total Crimes

1,409.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

-39.92%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Lynn / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,328	1,409.4	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	418	443.6	308.8	387.8
Murder	6	6.4	2.3	6.5
Robbery	54	57.3	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	334	354.5	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	910	965.8	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	143	151.8	149.7	314.2
Larceny	632	670.7	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	135	143.3	99.2	246.0

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Lynn, MA Cost Of Living

126
Lynn's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lynn	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	126	132	100

Services	128	119	100
Groceries	115	112	100
Health	120	123	100
Housing	131	164	100
Transportation	108	109	100
Utilities	121	116	100

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Lynn, MA Photos

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Lynn Massachusetts Surfers Riding Waves With Boston In Background

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Rankings for Lynn in Massachusetts

Ranks #10 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #21 in Most Dangerous Cities In Massachusetts

Ranks #28 in Best Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Lynn, MA

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Population over time in Lynn

Year	Population	% Change
2020	94,201	0.6%
2019	93,617	0.6%
2018	93,069	1.1%
2017	92,074	0.5%
2016	91,626	0.4%
2015	91,289	0.6%
2014	90,788	0.4%
2013	90,392	0.4%
2012	90,006	0.4%
2011	89,625	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lynn

White

36.3% (34,164)

African American

11.0% (10,407)

American Indian

0.2% (166)

Asian

6.0% (5,660)

Hawaiian

0.1% (83)

Other

0.6% (545)

Two Or More

2.8% (2,656)

Hispanic

43.0% (40,520)

Race	Lynn	MA	USA
White	36.3%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	11.0%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	6.0%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.6%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.8%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	43.0%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Lynn

Female

49.7% (46,810)

Male

50.3% (47,391)

Gender	Lynn	MA	USA
Female	49.7%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	50.3%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lynn for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

14.0% (13,188)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (8,478)

High School / GED

32.0% (30,144)

Some College

17.0% (16,014)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (7,536)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (12,246)

Master's Degree

5.0% (4,710)

Professional Degree

1.0% (942)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (942)

Education	Lynn	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	14.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lynn, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

9.2% (865,512)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.2% (675,473)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.4% (788,194)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.8% (734,099)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.2% (1,057,534)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.8% (1,491,423)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.2% (1,334,804)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.3% (1,346,982)

$150,000 to $199,999

7.8% (736,365)

$200,000 or more

4.1% (389,707)

Income	Lynn	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	9.2%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.2%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.4%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.8%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.2%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.8%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.2%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.3%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.8%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.1%	14.3%	8.3%