Lynbrook, NY vs Malden, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lynbrook
68.7
#1293 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Lynbrook leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.0). Lynbrook leads in median household income ($139,266 vs $90,295). Malden leads in average commute (36.5 min vs 37.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynbrook, NY | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1293) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 20,071 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,303 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $139,266 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 37.8 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+39.5 |
D+
68.7 Score
Lynbrook, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,303
Population
20,071
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
71
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D
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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