Lynn

Lynn, Massachusetts Overview

Lynn scores 53.6/100 overall (B), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Massachusetts — below the state composite of 72.8. Education is the city’s relative strength at 74/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 32/100.

Income & Employment in Lynn

Lynn’s median income of $73,723 is 27% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.6% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Safety in Lynn

Lynn’s violent crime rate of 460.7 per 100,000 runs above the Massachusetts average of 345. The property crime rate is 989.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lynn

The median home value is $472,600. Median monthly rent is $1,612. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Lynn

The adult obesity rate in Lynn is 33.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.3%. Residents report an average of 17.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Massachusetts ranks #2 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lynn

Lynn has a high school graduation rate of 80.4%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $23,759 per student, well above the national median. The city has 27 public schools serving 16,080 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Lynn

The annual average temperature in Lynn is 51.8°F. Summers average 68.1°F. Winters average 36.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 56.8 inches per year.

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