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Lynnfield, Massachusetts

CDP · Essex County

At a glance

13,064
Population
$917,600
Median home value (all homes)
202% above U.S. median
$1,111,336
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,676/mo
Median rent
99% above U.S. median
$175,265
Median household income
123% above U.S. median
32.1 min
Average commute
96.3%
Homes with broadband
79.65%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 164 — 64% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing220% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost19% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates98.4%
College graduates62.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lynnfield Economic Development
county Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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