City profile · Massachusetts · Census ACS 2023

Lynn, MA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lynn - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

100,905
Residents
$74,715
Median income
$472,600
Median home
$2,941
Median rent (state)

Lynn - the verdict

Nationally, Lynn sits in the 56th percentile for household income and the 38th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

56th
percentile, household income
83rd
percentile, home value
97th
percentile, median rent
38th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lynn, MA

Lynn is a mid-sized U.S. city in Massachusetts, home to 100,905 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Lynn brings in $74,715 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.7%. Typical homes in Lynn are valued around $472,600, and the median resident age is 36.8 years. About 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 63.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 265 residential building permits were authorized in Lynn (Building Boom), up 290% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Lynn reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1745.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Massachusetts carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Massachusetts at 105.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,941 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Massachusetts's average monthly utility costs around $330 (state average). Commute times here average 28.9 minutes, with 67.4% driving alone and 7.6% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

100,905 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Massachusetts

Median Household Income

$74,715 /yr

Poverty 10.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.8 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Massachusetts average

How does Lynn compare to other US cities?

Here's how Lynn stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 56% higher than other cities
Home value 83% pricier than other cities
Median rent 97% pricier than other cities
Safety 38% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Massachusetts, Lynn ranks #128 of 149 Massachusetts cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lynn against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Massachusetts only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Massachusetts-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Lynn toward the bottom of Massachusetts's cities

Among the 247 Massachusetts cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Lynn ranks #221 - the 11th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lynn only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#179 of 233
23rd percentile in Massachusetts
Median Gross Rent
#4 of 247
68th percentile in Massachusetts
Median Home Value
#130 of 240
46th percentile in Massachusetts
Poverty Rate
#36 of 247
85th percentile in Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#221 of 247
11th percentile in Massachusetts

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Massachusetts only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

56thIncome percentile
38thSafety percentile

56th percentile nationally for median household income · 38th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Lynn's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Lynn's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Lynn's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Lynn's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$472,600 17th percentile more affordable than 17% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lynn $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lynn, MA Lynn, MA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lynn, MA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lynn, MA median $74,715/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lynn, MA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lynn, MA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
100,905
Median Income
$74,715
Median Home Value
$472,600
Median Age
36.8
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Labor force participation
63.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1745.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
574.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1170.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
28
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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100,000 residents101,000 residents102,000 residents103,000 residents104,000 residents105,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 101,071 residents 104,236 residents ▲ +3.1%
Lynn's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
265
housing units authorized
Single-Family
14
detached homes
Multifamily
251
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 68
2020 140
2021 209
2022 62
2023 380
2024 265

Permit volume increased 290% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
28.9 minutes
Drive Alone
67.4%
Carpool
10.7%
Public Transit
7.3%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
7.6%
Other
4.6%

Based on 49,637 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Massachusetts - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$160
avg/month
Natural Gas
$110
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$330
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Massachusetts state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Massachusetts state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lynn sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.8
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,941/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Massachusetts

New Bedford
100,731 people
Quincy
101,361 people
Brockton
105,080 people
Fall River
93,764 people
Newton
88,504 people
Lawrence
88,297 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lynn's 100,905 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fishers, IN
100,918 people
Davenport, IA
101,083 people
Norwalk, CA
100,713 people
Carmel, IN
100,501 people
Highlands Ranch, CO
101,437 people
Bend, OR
101,472 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lynn's $74,715 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sioux Falls, SD
$74,714 median income
Garland, TX
$74,717 median income
Lincoln, DE
$74,712 median income
Woodlawn, NC
$74,712 median income
West Kootenai, MT
$74,722 median income
Mont Alto, PA
$74,722 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lynn, MA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lynn, MA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 44.6% 12.1% 6.0% 21.8% 14.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 42.5% White 44.6% Black or African American 12.1% Asian 6.0% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 21.8% Two or more races 14.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lynn compares to nearby Massachusetts cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lynn (this city) 100,905 $74,715
New Bedford 100,731 $56,025
Quincy 101,361 $95,711
Brockton 105,080 $77,089
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lynn, MA?

What is the population of Lynn, MA? +

The population of Lynn, MA stands at 100,905 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lynn, MA? +

In Lynn, the typical household earns $74,715 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lynn? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lynn; the closest available measure is the Massachusetts state average, a cost of living index of 105.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Massachusetts vary by metro area.

Is Lynn, MA safe? +

Lynn has a total crime rate of 1745.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Lynn, MA? +

Homes in Lynn carry a median value of $472,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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