Lynn, MA vs New Brunswick, NJ
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.
Lynn
62.7
#1833 nationally
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $57,138). Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 19.1). New Brunswick leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 101,241 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+8.0 |
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
Northeast
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D
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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