Lawrence, MA

Living in Lawrence

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 59
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 54
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 92
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Schools 17
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Residents

80k Population +4.8k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school33%
High school graduate32%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector85%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab3%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$271k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$961 Median Monthly Rent +$191 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawrence

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Essex County40

Property Crime in Lawrence

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Essex County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 16
Feb 28 4 12
Mar 36 5 11
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 31 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawrence, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lawrence, MA

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Esperanza Academy
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Lawrence, MA

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Merrimack College
3 miles, SE
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Rivier University
15 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawrence, MA

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Whittier Pavilion
7 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Lawrence, MA

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Manchester Airport
21 miles, NW
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