Lynn, MA vs Port Arthur, TX

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.

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

vs

Port Arthur

77.7

#224 nationally

Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 33). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 134). Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $45,357).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA Port Arthur, TX
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 77.7 (#224)
Population 101,241 55,547
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $125,021
Median Household Income $70,046 $45,357
Average Commute 31.3 min 23 min
Walk Score 70 33
Crime Level 15.7 19.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 R+8.9
Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

Northeast View Lynn, MA →
Port Arthur, TX
C+
77.7 Score

Port Arthur, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$125,021

Population

55,547

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

Southwest View Port Arthur, TX →

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