Question 1

Is Lynn, MA or Worcester, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is Lynn, MA or Worcester, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is more walkable. Lynn, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Worcester, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lynn, MA	Worcester, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$286K	N/A
Median Rent	N/A	N/A
Median Income	$21K	N/A
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	49/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	57/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	20 min ✓ Shorter commute	69 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.3/10
Best for	Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crime	First‑time home buyers seeking affordabilityFamilies valuing strong schoolsUrban culture enthusiasts

Lynn, MA vs Worcester, MA

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