Apartments for rent in Lynn, MA

Lynn, Massachusetts is a small city with slightly more than 93,000 residents. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%). With an average age of just under 36, the city's population skews notably younger than most cities in Massachusetts. A slim majority of residents rent their homes (56%) as opposed to owning (45%) in Lynn. With a relatively low average rent of $1,070 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year, renters in Lynn will save around $1,800 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 35 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Lynn residents have found that it takes some patience getting to work. Many residents (35%) drive to work, while public transportation is used by just 7% of the city. A small percentage of commuters (2%) walk to work, though the number is higher than the national average.

Lynn has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (21%) compared to the national average. In addition, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Lynn residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 23% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. Lynn workers bring in an average annual income of about $67,000, less than the average Massachusetts resident. Lynn's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).