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Lynnfield, MA
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Living in Lynnfield



Lynnfield is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 12,951 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lynnfield is the 155th largest community in Massachusetts.

Lynnfield home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Lynnfield real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Lynnfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 21.58% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Lynnfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lynnfield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Lynnfield is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Lynnfield, the average commute to work is 32.97 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lynnfield. 60.69% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Lynnfield in 2018 was $73,239, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $292,956 for a family of four.

Lynnfield is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Lynnfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lynnfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lynnfield include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Portuguese.

The most common language spoken in Lynnfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Korean.


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