Median Price
$655,000
$375/sqft
Schools
2.8/10
Average
Appreciation
-0.1/10
Growth Potential
Commute
32 min
to Boston
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Price Range
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2bd3ba1,568 sqft
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3bd2ba1,752 sqft
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3bd2ba1,700 sqft
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What Drives Prices in Lynn
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $655,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$189,427 (29%)
Structure & Quality$757,707 (116%)
School Premium-$303,083 (-46%)
Access & Commute Premium$83,727 (13%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$72,778 (-11%)
430
School Value Score
930
Overall Value Score
The Lynn Vibe
Gritty coastal city shedding its rough reputation with waterfront revival and genuine diversity
Most affordable North Shore option with beach access and improving downtown. Schools struggle, but you're getting a 3-bedroom house for what a Cambridge parking spot costs.
Highlights
🏖️ First public beach in Massachusetts with miles of coastline
🚇 Direct commuter rail to North Station in 30-40 minutes
🎨 Growing arts scene in revitalized downtown
💰 Most affordable coastal option on the North Shore
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •First-time buyers who need affordability NOW
- •Families who value diversity over test scores
- •Investors betting on gentrification (it's slowly happening)
- •Beach lovers who can't afford Marblehead
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •Top schools are non-negotiable for your kids
- •You're scared by urban grittiness or old reputations
- •You need that suburban cul-de-sac feel
Demographics
Population99,281
Median Age36.8
Median Household Income$88,724
Work from Home6.1%
Professional Sector29.6%
Safety & Crime
Lynn has higher crime rates than the statewide average, but the trend is improving. Violent crime is above the MA average (4.8 vs. ~3.4 per 1,000). Rates vary significantly by neighborhood — waterfront and downtown areas are notably safer than some inland sections. Research specific streets before buying.
Safety Ranking
4.8
Violent Crime / 1,000
22.4
Property Crime / 1,000
Insider Tips
- 1.Stick to waterfront areas and downtown for best neighborhoods
- 2.Amazon HQ2 speculation nearby could drive future appreciation
- 3.The 'Lynn, Lynn, city of sin' rhyme is outdated—civic pride is real