Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Lynn, MA is approximately $286,000 and in Newton, MA it is approximately $971,700 — a difference of $685,700.

Question 2

Is Lynn, MA or Newton, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA scores higher on safety. Lynn, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Newton, MA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Lynn, MA or Newton, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is more walkable. Lynn, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA has higher-rated schools. Lynn, MA has a school rating of 7.3/10 and Newton, MA has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lynn, MA	Newton, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$286K ✓ Lower price	$972K
Median Rent	N/A	$2K
Median Income	$21K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100 ✓ More walkable	32/100
Transit Score	49/100 ✓ Better transit	44/100
Bike Score	57/100 ✓ More bikeable	36/100
Commute	20 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crime	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals

Lynn, MA vs Newton, MA

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