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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.
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.
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 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 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.
In Lynnfield, 88% of commuters drive to work.
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Lynnfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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