Lynn, Massachusetts
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City Overview
As of 2009, Lynn's population is 87,122 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.19 percent.
The median home cost in Lynn is $265,330. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lynn's cost of living is 4.24% Higher than the U.S. average.
Lynn public schools spend $7,426 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 0 students per teacher in Lynn.
The unemployment rate in Lynn is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lynn jobs have Decreased by 3.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Lynn, MA, population is 87,122. There are 8,133 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Lynn, MA
The median age is 35.3. The US median is 37.6. 47.32% of people in Lynn, MA, are married. 9.06% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.58 people. 18.76% of people are married, with children. 13.76% have children, but are single.
Race in Lynn, MA
60.08% of people are white, 12.01% are black, 7.53% are asian, 0.47% are native american, and 19.98% claim 'Other'.
25.72% of the people in Lynn, MA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 74.28% are non-hispanic).
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Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Health
There are 207 physicians per 100,000 population in Lynn, MA. The US average is 170.
Lynn, MA Health Index
Air quality in Lynn, MA is 21 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Lynn, MA is 13 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)No quality of life: I lived in Lynn my entire life. I moved to NH 3 years ago. Thank-God! Lynn is high in taxes, crowded and depressing! The downtown area is frightening and not someplace... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.95% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,809 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $42,308 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 19.46% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.14% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.22% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.55% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.76% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.22% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.68% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.47% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.41% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.09% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.81% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 15.92% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.88% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.08% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.33% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.74% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 17.25% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Lynn, MA, is 9.60%, with job growth of -3.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.20%.
Lynn, MA Taxes
Lynn, MA,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 5.95%.
Lynn, MA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,809, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $42,308.
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Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 63 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $265,330 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 43.43% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.25% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 53.22% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.18 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.12% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.30% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.50% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.49% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.41% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.18% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24.06% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 47.12% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.30% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.62% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.51% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.31% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.72% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 0.95% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.28% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.14% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8.84% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.22% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.24% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 10.26% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 48.33% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Lynn, MA, is $265,330. Home appreciation is -8.20% over the last year. The median age of Lynn, MA, real estate is 63 years.
Lynn, MA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 53.22% of the Lynn, MA, population. 3.25% of houses and apartments in Lynn, MA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Lynn Sucks: Don't move here. Its dirty, overpriced, and crime ridden. housing prices are crazy. I pay $1,100 for rent for a small 4 room... (read more)I love Lynn!: It is diverse and has a great walkway by the ocean. The houses and architechture in the diamond district are beautiful. I have a wonderful one bedroom apt. a block... (read more)Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Crime
Lynn, MA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Lynn, MA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)I love Lynn!: It is diverse and has a great walkway by the ocean. The houses and architechture in the diamond district are beautiful. I have a wonderful one bedroom apt. a block... (read more)Lynn Sucks: Don't move here. Its dirty, overpriced, and crime ridden. housing prices are crazy. I pay $1,100 for rent for a small 4 room... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Climate
Lynn, MA, gets 39 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 31 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 118.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Lynn, MA. The July high is around 79 degrees. The January low is 23. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Education
Lynn, MA, schools spend $7,426 per student. There are 0 pupils per teacher, 2,544 students per librarian, and 604 children per counselor in Lynn, MA schools.
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Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)No quality of life: I lived in Lynn my entire life. I moved to NH 3 years ago. Thank-God! Lynn is high in taxes, crowded and depressing! The downtown area is frightening and not someplace... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Lynn, MA, takes 31 minutes. 70% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 9% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
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Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Lynn, MA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Lynn, MA is more expensive.
Overall, Lynn, MA cost of living is 104.24.
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I love Lynn!: It is diverse and has a great walkway by the ocean. The houses and architechture in the diamond district are beautiful. I have a wonderful one bedroom apt. a block... (read more)Lynn Sucks: Don't move here. Its dirty, overpriced, and crime ridden. housing prices are crazy. I pay $1,100 for rent for a small 4 room... (read more)Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 64.47% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 50.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 5.18% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.20% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.93% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.94% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.49% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.38% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.30% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.13% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.63% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 3.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.26% | 0.54% |
64.47% of the people in Lynn, MA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 50.16% are Catholic; 5.18% are Protestant; 0.20% are LDS; 5.63% are another Christian faith; 3.00% in Lynn, MA are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.26% affilitates with Islam.
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Location Location Location: I recently moved to Lynn to stay connected to the Hub. It has a beautiful historic downtown (which I hear people avoid like the plague), nice parks and beaches and... (read more)don't judge a book by it's cover: I was born and bred in Lynn, MA. Granted, I moved away 19 years ago, but I could not be more proud of my background. My maternal grandmother was one of the very first... (read more)No quality of life: I lived in Lynn my entire life. I moved to NH 3 years ago. Thank-God! Lynn is high in taxes, crowded and depressing! The downtown area is frightening and not someplace... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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Voting
58.24% of the people in Lynn, MA are registered as Democrats. 40.55% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.22%.
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Weather: Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded... (read more)I love Lynn!: It is diverse and has a great walkway by the ocean. The houses and architechture in the diamond district are beautiful. I have a wonderful one bedroom apt. a block... (read more)Lynn Sucks: Don't move here. Its dirty, overpriced, and crime ridden. housing prices are crazy. I pay $1,100 for rent for a small 4 room... (read more)Have an opinion about Lynn? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Lynn Click Here
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