Lawrence, Massachusetts

Population 77,321

Lawrence is located in Essex County, MA. The population is 77,321, making Lawrence the 2nd largest city in Essex County.

There are 36 public schools in Lawrence with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Lawrence is moderate , and there are 79 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lawrence is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lawrence property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lawrence include Methuen, Andover and North Andover.

Lawrence Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 36.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.9%

Crime Rate

25.34% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 204
  • Violent Crimes: 674
  • Robbery: 108
  • Burglary: 141
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 844

Registered Offenders

24.55% Lower than national avg.
  • 79 offenders in Lawrence
  • 10.22 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

341 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 38
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 286

Unemployment

High 7.3%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Crime view details

79 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lawrence, MA

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33 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lawrence, MA issued 33 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 33 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 27 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lawrence, MA issued 62 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 62 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 54 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,040
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,219
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,565
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,935
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,122

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Environmental Hazards

341 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Lawrence, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lawrence, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Lawrence, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.33°
  • February 30.43°
  • March 39.17°
  • April 50.18°
  • May 59.47°
  • June 67.44°
  • July 74.47°
  • August 72.34°
  • September 64.42°
  • October 53.13°
  • November 42.83°
  • December 32.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lawrence, MA

Earthquakes
Lawrence, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lawrence, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lawrence, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lawrence, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lawrence, MA: $38,455

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lawrence is 7.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.02%
White Collar - 39.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Niki Tsongas