Lynn, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

93,743

Unemployment

5.9%

Poverty

16.6%

Median Home

$323,100

Median Income

$56,181

Median Rent

$1,189

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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

1,812
Total Crimes

1,918.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

-22.54%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Lynn / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,812	1,918.5	1,507.4	2,476.7

Violent Crime	465	492.3	327.6	366.7
Murder	8	8.5	2.2	5.0
Robbery	103	109.1	52.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	321	339.9	241.0	250.2
Property Crime	1,347	1,426.2	1,179.8	2,109.9
Burglary	302	319.7	179.0	340.5
Larceny	908	961.4	911.8	1,549.5
Car Theft	137	145.1	89.0	219.9

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Lynn, MA Cost Of Living

124
Lynn's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lynn	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	124	131	100

Services	130	122	100
Groceries	108	109	100
Health	118	121	100
Housing	133	165	100
Transportation	111	107	100
Utilities	115	114	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
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	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lynn

White

35.9% (33,635)

African American

10.8% (10,164)

American Indian

0.2% (168)

Asian

7.2% (6,750)

Hawaiian

0.1% (92)

Other

0.7% (680)

Two Or More

2.3% (2,159)

Hispanic

42.8% (40,095)

Race	Lynn	MA	USA
White	35.9%	71.6%	60.7%
African American	10.8%	6.9%	12.3%
American Indian	0.2%	0.1%	0.7%
Asian	7.2%	6.6%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.3%	2.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	42.8%	11.8%	18.0%

Gender in Lynn

Female

49.6% (46,516)

Male

50.4% (47,227)

Gender	Lynn	MA	USA
Female	49.6%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	50.4%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lynn for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

15.0% (14,061)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (8,436)

High School / GED

32.0% (29,997)

Some College

17.0% (15,936)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (7,499)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (12,186)

Master's Degree

4.0% (3,749)

Professional Degree

1.0% (937)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (937)

Education	Lynn	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	15.0%	4.0%	6.0%
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%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	24.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	4.0%	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

9.6% (904,388)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.4% (601,008)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.4% (883,684)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.1% (757,156)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.7% (1,191,377)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.0% (1,501,659)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.6% (1,277,359)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.9% (1,306,403)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.3% (593,819)

$200,000 or more

3.8% (357,442)

Income	Lynn	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	9.6%	5.2%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.4%	4.2%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.4%	7.2%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.1%	6.7%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.7%	9.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.0%	14.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.6%	12.1%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.9%	17.8%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.3%	10.2%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	3.8%	13.2%	7.7%