Living in Lynn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynn · Census data 2020–2024
Lynn has 4,278 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $87,784 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $305,100, the median rent is $1,179/month.
Lynn at a glance
- Population
- 4,278
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,784State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $305,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,179/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lynn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lynn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynn the median home value is $305,100, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,901 a month in housing costs.
Lynn median household income
The median household income in Lynn is $87,784 and the income per person is $46,773. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lynn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,809
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.50
Lynn demographics
- Population
- 4,278
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 1,705
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynn ›
Education in Lynn
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Lynn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Lynn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 4,278 | $87,784 | $305,100 | $1,179 |
| New Tripoli | 717 | $64,570 | $225,000 | $872 |
| Heidelberg | 3,356 | $91,553 | $328,700 | $993 |
| Weisenberg | 5,018 | $134,083 | $438,300 | $2,378 |
| Lowhill | 2,134 | $144,167 | $484,200 | $2,166 |
| West Penn | 4,451 | $71,977 | $234,300 | $830 |
| Albany | 1,743 | $89,440 | $337,100 | $1,536 |
| Greenwich | 3,434 | $103,393 | $302,500 | $1,328 |
| East Penn | 2,778 | $70,294 | $228,500 | $1,114 |
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What is the median household income in Lynn, PA?
The median household income in Lynn is $87,784, 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lynn?
The median home value in Lynn is $305,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lynn?
The median gross rent in Lynn is $1,179 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is Lynn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Lynn?
The median age in Lynn is 40.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lynn?
The average commute to work in Lynn is 32 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynn?
The unemployment rate in Lynn is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynn?
32.6% of adults in Lynn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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