Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Lynn, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Lynn, MA it is approximately $286,000 — a difference of $114,300.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Lynn, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA scores higher on safety. Haverhill, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Lynn, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Haverhill, MA or Lynn, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Lynn, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Lynn, MA?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Lynn, MA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Lynn, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Lynn, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$400K	$286K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	N/A
Median Income	$72K ✓ Higher income	$21K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	58/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	49/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100	57/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	49 min	20 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crime

Haverhill, MA vs Lynn, MA

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