Lynn, MA vs Wilmington, DE

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

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 31.3 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 134).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 101,241 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $330,955
Median Household Income $70,046 $54,731
Average Commute 31.3 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 70 74
Crime Level 15.7 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+32.6
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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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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