Lynn, MA vs Springfield, 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.

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 31.3 min). Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $47,677).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 101,241 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $307,092
Median Household Income $70,046 $47,677
Average Commute 31.3 min 21 min
Walk Score 70 58
Crime Level 15.7 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+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

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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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