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Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Introduction to Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 6 miles NW of Lynnfield, Massachusetts and 12 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Lynnfield contains a population of approximately 11,542.

Lynnfield History

Lynnfield initially consisted of two separate villages with a single governing body. The center of Lynnfield comprises mostly an agricultural population, while south Lynnfield has a mixed culture. Later on, Lynnfield became a prosperous residential area where people from other parts of Massachusetts migrated. Over time, Lynnfield has become a modern suburb of Boston.

Lynnfield and nearby Attractions

  • James W. Leach Memorial Park
  • Salem Wax Museum
  • Hunt Memorial Park
  • Mapleway Playground
  • Birch Meadow Park
  • Lynn Woods Reservation

Things To Do In Lynnfield

Lynnfield has a renonwned zoo and national park which allures animal lovers. It also has golf courses and parks. The winery in Lynnfield, one of the oldest of its kind, is also a popular destination.

Lynnfield Transportation

The nearest airport is Boston Logan International.

Lynnfield Higher Education

Salem State College offers high quality of education to the students at Lynnfield.

High Points

Lynnfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLynnfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lynnfield Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lynnfield Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lynnfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lynnfield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Lynnfield Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lynnfield Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Lynnfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lynnfield, MA

Comparing Lynnfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents58
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95

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