Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 6 miles NW of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Lynnfield

In Lynnfield, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lynnfield, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lynnfield had a median family income of $91,869. The typical family in Lynnfield is better off than most in Massachusetts. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lynnfield. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Lynnfield. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lynnfield favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $35,075. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Lynnfield Housing

Lynnfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 94% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Massachusetts, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Lynnfield, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Lynnfield, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime

Lynnfield Almanac

Lynnfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lynnfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lynnfield residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lynnfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lynnfield High Schools (2004)

LYNNFIELD HIGH
275 ESSEX STREET
781-334-5820
Serves 513 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

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