Fall River, MA vs Lynn, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Fall River

64.9

#1665 nationally

vs

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $52,734). Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 20.4). Fall River leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 31.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fall River, MA Lynn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1665) 62.7 (#1833)
Population 93,840 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $455,484 $590,160
Median Household Income $52,734 $70,046
Average Commute 25.2 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 65 70
Crime Level 20.4 15.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 119 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+1.3 D+20.3
Fall River, MA
D
64.9 Score

Fall River, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$455,484

Population

93,840

Crime

High

Walk Score

65

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Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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