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Lynn, MA

Founded 1629Essex CountyElev. 9 m
Population
100,905
Median home
$472,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Lynn

Lynn is a city in Massachusetts with about 100,905 residents. Lynn was founded in 1629 and sits in Essex County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $74,715. Homes carry a median value of $472,600, and about 50% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (42.5%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
100,905
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$74,715
Per-capita income
$35,083
Poverty rate
13.7%
High-school grad or higher
78.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
31.3 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino42.5%
Black10.3%
Asian5.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.1%
Service24.3%
Sales & office19.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$472,600
Median gross rent
$1,612/mo
Owner-occupied
50.4%
Median year built
1945
Households
36,328
Avg. household size
2.76

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lynn has 28 public schools — 18 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading30%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Classical HighHighGrades 9–12
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Lynn English HighHighGrades 9–12
Breed Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pickering MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Thurgood Marshall MidMiddleGrades 6–8
A Drewicz ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
AbornElementary
Brickett ElementaryElementary
Capt William G ShoemakerElementaryGrades -1–5
Cobbet ElementaryElementary
E J HarringtonElementaryGrades -1–5
Edward A SissonElementaryGrades -1–5
HoodElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% above national
Lynn461
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime49% below national
Lynn990
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lynn Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lynn.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Essex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Ice stormVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lynn is in Essex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lynn was founded in 1629 and sits in Essex County. Elevation ~9 m.

Map of Lynn
Lynn, MA
Where Lynn is
BostonWorcesterSpringfieldCambridgeLowellBrocktonLynn
Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lynn Realty Company Building No. 2Tapley BuildingVamp BuildingG.A.R. Hall and MuseumSt. Stephen's Memorial ChurchFabens BuildingOld Post Office BuildingLynn, Armory
Notable people from Lynn
Walter BrennanRuth RomanFrederick Irving HerzbergVerna BloomMike NessTammy GrimesLesley StahlAlex NewellZari ElmassianBiff Elliot
People searches in Lynn
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Nearby cities
Revere (4 mi)Peabody (4 mi)Salem (4 mi)Malden (6 mi)Chelsea (6 mi)Everett (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lynn, MA (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lynn, Massachusetts.

Angel Antonio Rodriguez, 52
Lynn · Essex County · 01905
AKA Angel Rodriguez
Miguel A Lopez Jr, 59
Lynn · Essex County · 01904
David R Ryles, 82
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
AKA David Clark, Anthony Loftis
Patrick John Young, 61
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
AKA Mark Edwine Cole, Mark Edwin Cole
Donaldo Marroquin Lopez, 29
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
AKA Donaldo Lopez, Donaldo Marroquin-Lopez
Carlos M Vallejo, 53
Lynn · Essex County · 01905
AKA Miguel Avala, Ismael Cabrera
Michael Brown, 76
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
AKA Anthony Brown, Mickeal Brown
Daniel Eugene Robinson, 59
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
Christopher R Green, 53
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
Jose Manuel Rodriguez, 46
Lynn · Essex County · 01902
AKA Jose Manuel Rodriguez
John J Greene, 73
Lynn · Essex County · 01905
AKA John J Greene
John Joseph Davis, 63
Lynn · Montgomery County · 01905
AKA John Davis
James E Clark, 32
Lynn · 01904
AKA James Edward Clark, James Clark
James Edward Clark, 32
Lynn · Essex County · 01904
AKA James Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lynn — frequently asked

What is the population of Lynn, Massachusetts?
Lynn has a population of about 100,905, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lynn?
The median home value in Lynn is $472,600, and the median gross rent is $1,612/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lynn safe? What is the crime rate?
Lynn Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 461 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lynn face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane.
How many schools are in Lynn?
Lynn has 28 public schools (18 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lynn?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Lynn. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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