Question 1

Is Lynn, MA or New Bedford, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New Bedford, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Lynn, MA is approximately $286,000 and in New Bedford, MA it is approximately $280,000 — a difference of $6,000.

Question 2

Is Lynn, MA or New Bedford, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is more walkable. Lynn, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and New Bedford, MA has a Walk Score of 22/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Lynn, MA or New Bedford, MA?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Should I live in Lynn, MA or New Bedford, MA?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lynn, MA	New Bedford, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$286K	$280K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	N/A	$1K
Median Income	$21K	$52K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100 ✓ More walkable	22/100
Transit Score	49/100 ✓ Better transit	17/100
Bike Score	57/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	20 min ✓ Shorter commute	76 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	F
Violent Crime	High	High
Property Crime	High	High
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools	7.1/10
Best for	Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crime	budget familiesremote workersseaside lovers

Lynn, MA vs New Bedford, MA

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