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.

A relatively large number of people in Lynnfield telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.58% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

If knowledge is power, Lynnfield is a pretty powerful place. 60.69% of the adults in Lynnfield have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

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.