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Lynnfield

Massachusetts · 13,064 residents · 9.855 sq mi
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#291Highest median household incomeof 6,818$175,265#311Highest median rentof 6,764$2,676
The short version

Lynnfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $917,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,064
+13%since 2000
from 11,542 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,326 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 1,166 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−3%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Lynnfield
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(937)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(1,439)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(738)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(771)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(486)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.3%(1,216)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(1,637)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(1,885)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(1,617)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(1,354)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(686)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(298)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$175,265
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,626 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,330
+98%since 2000
from $39,560 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+5%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$917,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,676
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
−20%since 2009
from 6.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lynnfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(11,107)
Black0.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(77)
Asian1.9%(222)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(10,604)
Black1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(729)
Asian7%(910)
Other5.3%(687)
Diversity Score
41
+153%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian3.2%(414)
Cuban0.6%(76)
Salvadoran0.5%(69)
Ecuadorian0.2%(28)
Spaniard0.2%(27)
Puerto Rican0.2%(20)
Argentine0.2%(20)
Mexican0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese3.7%(483)
Asian Indian2.8%(367)
Filipino0.2%(32)
Vietnamese0.1%(13)
Korean0.1%(10)
Ancestry
Irish27.4%(3,583)
Italian27.2%(3,548)
English12.4%(1,620)
German5.6%(736)
Portuguese5.4%(707)
Polish4.3%(565)
American2.5%(327)
French2%(262)
Scottish2%(259)
Brazilian1.6%(207)
Greek1.5%(193)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.1%(149)
Haitian1%(132)
Canadian0.8%(108)
Serbian0.8%(108)
Russian0.8%(100)
Norwegian0.8%(99)
Arab0.7%(95)
British0.7%(90)
Iranian0.5%(65)
Austrian0.3%(44)
Czech0.3%(44)
Moroccan0.3%(43)
Lebanese0.3%(39)
Danish0.3%(37)
Lithuanian0.3%(35)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(29)
Welsh0.2%(29)
Romanian0.1%(15)
Turkish0.1%(15)
Ukrainian0.1%(15)
Syrian0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(10)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.7%(1,176)
Married69.8%(3,326)
Widowed2.1%(102)
Divorced3.4%(161)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(969)
Married64.5%(3,342)
Widowed8.1%(419)
Divorced8.8%(455)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?

Lynnfield, Massachusetts has about 13,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Lynnfield, Massachusetts earns about $175,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynnfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Lynnfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $917,600, and the typical rent is about $2,676 a month.

How educated are people in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?

About 62.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lynnfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynnfield, Massachusetts?

About 6.0% of people in Lynnfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynnfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynnfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,790 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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