Lynnfield, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lynnfield, Massachusetts is 12,964 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 81st-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $172,484, the median home value is $904,200, and the median age is 41.0.
12,964
Population
1315
People / sq mi
$172,484
Median Income
$904,200
Median Home Value
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Lynnfield covers 9.9 sq mi of land at 1315 people per square mile.
About Lynnfield, MA
What sets Lynnfield apart is money: median household income runs $172,484, above the US median of $78,538. Lynnfield is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 12,964.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $172,484, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $904,200, with typical rent around $2,333.
College attainment is above the local norm at 61.1%, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 24.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Lynnfield firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$172,484
Median Household Income
$76,408
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$904,200
Median Home Value
$2,333
Median Rent
86.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.8%
High School+
61.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
68.4%
Public Transit
24.9%
Work From Home
32.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.3%
Foreign Born
83.8%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
7.2%
With Disability
98.6%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.7% |
| Information | 15.0% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lynnfield, Massachusetts has a population of 12,964 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 81st-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Lynnfield, Massachusetts is $172,484, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lynnfield, Massachusetts is $904,200, with median monthly rent at $2,333 and a homeownership rate of 86.5%.
The median age in Lynnfield, Massachusetts is 41.0 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Lynnfield Cdp, MA Climate
Lynnfield Cdp, MA has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F) and receives about 1120 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.6°C
Avg Temp
1120
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 26° | 103 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 85 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 99 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 96 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 87 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 86 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 81 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 86 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 93 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 100 mm |
| November | 6° / 42° | 105 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 99 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lynnfield Cdp, MA
The most comfortable months to visit Lynnfield Cdp, MA are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.