Lynn, MA vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $50,749). Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 51). Spring Valley leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 101,241 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+11.8 |
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
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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