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Lynn, MA
Lynn · Essex County · MA 01901
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$286K
Median Price
58/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
20 min
to Boston, MA
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
15/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
C-Walkability
58/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Lynn is close enough to Boston for a 20‑minute commute and has a decent array of public schools, but its low median income, high crime levels, and flood risk make it a risky choice for most people. If you’re comfortable with the downsides and want a cheap entry point to the greater Boston area, it could work, but otherwise you’re better off elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home price compared to Boston
- ✓20‑minute commute to downtown Boston
- ✓Decent public school options
- ✓Some walkability and bike friendliness
Real Talk
- !High flood risk in this area
- !Crime rates are higher than many Boston suburbs
- !Median household income is extremely low
- !Property taxes and insurance may be higher due to flood zone
- $Higher flood insurance premiums
- $Older homes may need costly maintenance
- $Potential higher utility bills due to aging infrastructure
Best For
Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crimePeople willing to deal with flood risk
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Lynn, MA
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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