Primary sources for Lynn, MA
- Census Bureau profile of Lynn, MA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Lynn, MA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Lynn, MA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Lynn, MA
Electricity rates in Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn, MA ranks 8 of 48 Massachusetts cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (58.6%). Lynn, Massachusetts has 100,905 residents in 36,328 households; 21.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Lynn, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Lynn on the map
Essex County, with Lynn marked
Who supplies Lynn
Essex County lists 3 utilities for Lynn, MA, a city of 100,905: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Essex County page.
Outage risk around Lynn
Lynn, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 231 wind and 0 tornado, 228.9 per 100,000 residents of 100,905. Top gust near Lynn, MA: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Lynn, MA: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Lynn, MA
wind and tornado reports, Lynn, MA
- 16'15
- 39'16
- 42'17
- 11'18
- 25'19
- 30'20
- 28'21
- 15'22
- 8'23
- 5'24
- 12'25
| Lynn, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA, 2015 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Lynn, MA, 2016 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Lynn, MA, 2017 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Lynn, MA, 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Lynn, MA, 2019 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Lynn, MA, 2020 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Lynn, MA, 2021 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Lynn, MA, 2022 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Lynn, MA, 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Lynn, MA, 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Lynn, MA, 2025 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Facts about Lynn
- Residents of Lynn, MA, ACS 2023
- 100,9058 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Lynn, MA
- $74,71537 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Lynn, MA
- 36,3282.78 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Lynn, MA
- 50.4%18,307 owners and 18,021 renter households
- Housing units in Lynn, MA
- 37,8491,521 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Lynn, MA
- 21.3%7,750 of 36,328 homes
- Land area of Lynn, MA
- 10.7 sq mi9,396.1 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Lynn, MA
- 2.7%at 570 kWh a month over the $74,715 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Lynn, MA
- 231NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 228.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Lynn, MA
- 194529,966 of 37,849 homes (79.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Lynn, MA
- $472,600$1,612 gross rent a month, 4.09% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Lynn
Compare Lynn with nearby cities
| City near Lynn, MA | Distance from Lynn | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 100,905 | $74,715 | 1945 | $472,600 | 231 | 7.6% |
| Salem, MA | 3.7 mi northeast | 44,241 (-56,664) | $85,137 (+$10,422) | 1938 (-7 yr) | $497,400 (+$24,800) | 177 (-54) | 19.4% (+11.8 pts) |
| Revere, MA | 4.0 mi south | 59,933 (-40,972) | $81,121 (+$6,406) | 1963 (+18 yr) | $566,200 (+$93,600) | 278 (+47) | 8.0% (+0.4 pts) |
| Peabody, MA | 4.1 mi north | 54,180 (-46,725) | $95,278 (+$20,563) | 1966 (+21 yr) | $566,200 (+$93,600) | 198 (-33) | 8.8% (+1.1 pts) |
| Malden, MA | 5.8 mi southwest | 65,509 (-35,396) | $95,298 (+$20,583) | 1943 (-2 yr) | $607,500 (+$134,900) | 318 (+87) | 17.6% (+10.0 pts) |
| Chelsea, MA | 6.4 mi southwest | 39,460 (-61,445) | $72,220 (-$2,495) | 1938 (-7 yr) | $476,500 (+$3,900) | 318 (+87) | 9.6% (+1.9 pts) |
Who lives in Lynn: income, cars, homes
In Lynn, MA, 9,968 of 16,996 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 11,613 households moved in since 2018 and 6,930 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 49,637 workers in Lynn, MA, 3,794 work from home, 33,437 drive alone, 3,647 ride transit and 1,193 walk. In Lynn, MA, 9,658 of 36,328 households earn under $35,000, 8,581 $35,000-$75,000, 10,714 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,375 $150,000 or more. In Lynn, MA, 6,016 households own no vehicle and 15,885 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 13,728 residents of Lynn, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.8. Lynn, MA homes: 17,552 have 3+ bedrooms, 8,671 none or one, median 5.0 rooms.
Household income in Lynn, MA
| Lynn, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA, households under $35,000 | 26.6% | 11 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, households $150,000 or more | 20.3% | 36 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, residents below poverty | 13.7% | 16 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, median age | 36.8 | 33 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 46.4% | 33 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, households without a vehicle | 16.6% | 14 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 43.7% | 30 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, workers at home | 7.6% | 40 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, cost-burdened renters | 58.6% | 8 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, moved in since 2018 | 32.0% | 24 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, moved in before 2000 | 19.1% | 34 of 48 |
Housing and heating in Lynn
Lynn, MA: 29,966 of 37,849 homes were built before 1980 and 2,513 in 2000 or later. Lynn, MA has 14,102 detached houses, 10,652 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 60 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Lynn, MA
% of homes by decade built, Lynn, MA
- 46pre-40
- 840s
- 950s
- 860s
- 870s
- 1080s
- 490s
- 400s
- 210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Lynn, MA
| Lynn, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA, median year built | 1945 | 1960 | -15 years | 36 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, built before 1980 | 79.2% | 69.4% | +9.7 points | 13 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, built 2000 or later | 6.6% | 12.0% | -5.3 points | 41 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, detached houses | 37.3% | 50.3% | -13.0 points | 29 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 28.1% | 20.8% | +7.3 points | 20 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.4 points | 29 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, renter households | 49.6% | 36.0% | +13.6 points | 20 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, median home value | $472,600 | $584,000 | -$111,400 | 28 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,612 | $1,673 | -$61 | 30 of 48 |
| Lynn, MA, people per household | 2.76 | 2.54 | +0.22 | 7 of 48 |
Cost of living with electricity in Lynn
Lynn, MA: 36,328 households at $1,627 a year per home for electricity (Essex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $59.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,377 a year per household.
| Group in Lynn, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Lynn, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA, all households | 36,328 | $1,627 | $59.1 million | 2.18% |
| Lynn, MA, homeowners | 18,307 | $1,964 | $36.0 million | 2.63% |
| Lynn, MA, renters | 18,021 | $1,036 | $18.7 million | 1.39% |
Analyst note on Lynn
Lynn, MA counts 100,905 residents in 36,328 households, on 10.7 square miles. Household income in Lynn, MA is $74,715; 18,307 of its 36,328 households own. 7,750 of the 36,328 occupied homes in Lynn, MA heat with electricity.
Lynn, MA has 37,849 housing units, 1,521 of them vacant or seasonal. Lynn, MA ranks 9 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the fewest people working from home (7.6% of workers). Lynn, MA ranks 11 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1945).
Lynn, MA ranks 11 of 48 Massachusetts cities for households earning under $35,000 (26.6%).
ZIP codes in Lynn
| ZIP area touching Lynn, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Lynn | Share of Lynn's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01904 (Lynn, MA) | 100.0% | 39.5% |
| 01905 (Lynn, MA) | 100.0% | 28.4% |
| 01902 (Lynn, MA) | 99.9% | 22.0% |
| 01906 (Lynn, MA) | 6.9% | 7.5% |
| 01901 (Lynn, MA) | 100.0% | 2.5% |
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Questions on Lynn
Lynn: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Lynn, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Essex County lists 3 utilities.
Lynn: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Lynn, MA: rank 8 of 48 by its 100,905 residents, rank 37 of 48 by $74,715 median income.
Lynn: how many homes heat with electricity?
Lynn, MA: 7,750 of 36,328 occupied homes, 21.3%; Essex County 16.6%.
Lynn: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $74,715 median income in Lynn, MA.
Lynn: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Lynn, MA may be closed.
Lynn: damaging storms reported nearby?
231 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Lynn, MA, 2015 to 2025, 228.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Lynn?
Lynn, MA: median home built 1945; 29,966 of 37,849 homes (79.2%) predate 1980, 14,102 are detached and 10,652 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Lynn, MA renters struggle with rent?
9,968 of 16,996 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Lynn, MA work from home?
3,794 of 49,637 workers.
How many households in Lynn, MA earn under $35,000?
9,658 of 36,328, against 7,375 at $150,000 or more.