Salem & the North Shore · Town guide
Living in Lynnfield, MA.
A quiet, largely single-family suburban town where the median single-family sale price is above $1 million this year.
Lynnfield at a glance
- Median single-family
- $1,132,500
- ▲ 6.8% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $663,750
- ▲ 11.6% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 28
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 99.6%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $11.46
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 13,230
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.8% since 2020
- To Boston
- 12 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Lynnfield market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,132,500 | $663,750 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 6.8% | ▲ 11.6% |
| Sales closed | 66 | 18 |
| Median days on market | 28 | 36 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 99.6% | 100.2% |
| For sale at month end | 19 | 1 |
| Months of supply | 2.0 | 0.4 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Lynnfield Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Lynnfield compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield | $1,132,500 ▲ 6.8% | $663,750 | 28 | $11.46 |
| Wakefield | $865,000 ▲ 0.9% | $649,500 | 31 | $11.74 |
| Reading | $985,000 ▲ 7.7% | $607,500 | 23 | $10.96 |
| Stoneham | $860,000 ▼ 1.1% | $430,000 | 24 | $10.06 |
| Saugus | $700,000 ▼ 1.4% | $569,000 | 29 | $10.42 |
| Melrose | $989,370 ▼ 1.1% | $550,000 | 23 | $11.47 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Lynnfield.
What is it like to live in Lynnfield?
Lynnfield is residential and green: mostly single-family homes, larger lots, ponds and conservation land, and very little dense development outside MarketStreet. It sits right on Route 1, Route 128, and I-95, so it's quick to get almost anywhere by car.
It's one of the higher-priced North Shore towns, with relatively few sales each year.
What are Lynnfield's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Center | The town center with older homes and the town common | A classic town-center setting |
| South Lynnfield | Residential neighborhoods closer to Route 1 and Lynn | Convenience with a suburban feel |
| Near MarketStreet & 128 | Newer housing close to shopping and highways | Walkable shopping and quick commutes |
What does housing look like in Lynnfield?
Lynnfield is dominated by single-family homes on larger lots: colonials, capes, ranches, and larger newer homes. Condo options are limited, including age-restricted and newer developments near MarketStreet. Inventory is thin, so good homes can move quickly.
How is the commute from Lynnfield to Boston?
Lynnfield has no MBTA rail station. Most residents drive; Route 1, Route 128, and I-95 all pass through or along the town. Train commuters often use stations in neighboring towns.
Where do people spend time in Lynnfield?
- MarketStreet Lynnfield for shopping and dining
- Reedy Meadow and the town's ponds and conservation land
- The town common in Lynnfield Center
What should buyers and sellers know about Lynnfield?
- With few sales each year, the median can move sharply. Price to recent comparable sales.
- Check highway noise for homes near Route 1, 128, or I-95.
- Some properties rely on private septic systems; a Title 5 inspection is part of selling a home with septic in Massachusetts.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Lynnfield Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Is Lynnfield expensive?
It's one of the higher-priced North Shore towns. Through August 2026 its median single-family price was above $1.1 million, according to MAR.
Does Lynnfield have a train station?
No. Residents usually drive, or use a commuter rail station in a neighboring town.
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Lynnfield home cost per month?
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What is the median home price in Lynnfield, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Lynnfield was $1,132,500 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $1,060,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $663,750. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Lynnfield?
Single-family homes that sold in Lynnfield during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 28 days on market and sold for 99.6% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Lynnfield, MA?
Lynnfield's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $11.46 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $12,980 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Lynnfield to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Lynnfield. It's about 12 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.