Lawrence, MA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Lawrence, Massachusetts Summary

Life in Lawrence research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lawrence over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lawrence:

  • The population in Lawrence is 88,067.

  • The median home value in Lawrence is $436,042.

  • The median income in Lawrence is $53,977.

  • The cost of living in Lawrence is 121 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Lawrence is $1,502.

  • The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 10.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lawrence is 19.4%.

  • The average high in Lawrence is 59.3° and the average low is 38.5°.

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Lawrence SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
8
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Lawrence, MA Crime Report

Crime in Lawrence summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lawrence. Key points include:

  • There were 1,243 total crimes in Lawrence in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawrence is 1,405.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawrence is 502.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawrence is 903.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Lawrence is -39.52% below the national average.

1,243
Total Crimes
-39.52%
Below National Average

Crime In Lawrence Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Lawrence
/ 100k People
Massachusetts
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,243 1,405.8 1,362.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 444 502.1 308.8 369.8
Murder 4 4.5 2.3 6.3
Robbery 49 55.4 43.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 363 410.5 235.9 268.2
Property Crime 799 903.6 1,053.2 1,954.4
Burglary 75 84.8 149.7 269.8
Larceny 628 710.2 804.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 96 108.6 99.2 282.7

Lawrence, MA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Lawrence summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lawrence. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Lawrence is 121 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Lawrence is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Lawrence is $436,042.

  • The median income in Lawrence is $53,977.

121
Lawrence's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Lawrence Comparison Table

Living Expense Lawrence Massachusetts National Average
Overall 121 143 100
Services 122 126 100
Groceries 116 108 100
Health 120 117 100
Housing 121 202 100
Transportation 129 114 100
Utilities 127 123 100

Lawrence, MA Weather

  • The average high in Lawrence is 59.3° and the average low is 38.5°.

  • There are 82.5 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 47.0 inches of precipitation each year with 54.3 inches of snow.

StatLawrence
Average Annual High59.3
Average Annual Low38.5
Annual Precipitation Days82.5
Average Annual Precipitation47.0
Average Annual Snowfall54.3
59.3°
Average High
82.5°
Days of Rain

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3 Reviews & Comments About Lawrence

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Im Back -

I've lived in Lawrence since 1989 and by no means do I feel unsafe or too scare to walk anywhere. I am a father and a husband. Own my own house and well aducated. Yes a few diplomas and a well paying job.

I can honestly say that Lawrence is not the best city but the way people talk about Lawrence makes me sick. Every day I wake up and tune in to local news. Doesn't matter what channel I have on, there's always a minimum of 2 to 3 shooting or stabbings in Boston. In most cases there are a few killed, LIKE EVERY DAY!!!!

In Lawrence on the other hand we might hear of a murder maybe once every 2 months or 3.

Yes I know that welfare is off the chart and this certainly needs to be addressed. But over all Lawrence IS NOT AS BAD AS PEOPLE PAINT IT.... if so I would not have lived here for 28 years. And by no means would I raise my kids in this city.

My kids attend one of the highest ranked schools in the state and is by far one of the best in education and nurturing kids for a bright future.


evog35viii -

I lived in Lawrence majority of my life and all I got to say is: what about Lowell and Lynn- They're just as bad. Haverhill's getting up there too really fast.


Bambo491 -

I live in lawrence and it not that bad. Im still alive

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Lawrence Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lawrence

The current population in Lawrence is 88,067. The population has increased 17.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 88,067 10.3%
2021 79,841 0.4%
2020 79,497 0.2%
2019 79,337 0.7%
2018 78,804 1.9%
2017 77,364 0.7%
2016 76,820 0.6%
2015 76,331 0.8%
2014 75,761 0.8%
2013 75,177 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lawrence

White
13.0% (11,487)
African American
2.0% (1,761)
American Indian
0.0% (17)
Asian
1.9% (1,641)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (430)
Two Or More
0.6% (552)
Hispanic
82.0% (72,179)

Lawrence is:

  • 13.0% White with 11,487 White residents.

  • 2.0% African American with 1,761 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 1,641 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 430 Other residents.

  • 0.6% Two Or More with 552 Two Or More residents.

  • 82.0% Hispanic with 72,179 Hispanic residents.

Race Lawrence MA USA
White 13.0% 68.9% 58.9%
African American 2.0% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 6.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 1.0% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.6% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 82.0% 12.6% 18.7%

Gender in Lawrence

Female
50.4% (44,341)
Male
49.6% (43,725)
  • Lawrence is 50.4% female with 44,341 female residents.

  • Lawrence is 49.6% male with 43,725 male residents.

Gender Lawrence MA USA
Female 50.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lawrence for adults over 25

  • 16.0% of adults in Lawrence completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lawrence completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Lawrence completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Lawrence completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lawrence completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Lawrence completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Lawrence completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lawrence completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lawrence completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
16.0% (14,090)
9-12th Grade
12.0% (10,568)
High School / GED
34.0% (29,942)
Some College
18.0% (15,852)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (4,403)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (9,687)
Master's Degree
3.0% (2,642)
Professional Degree
1.0% (880)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Lawrence MA USA
< 9th Grade 16.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 12.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 18.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 25.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 15.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Lawrence, Massachusetts

  • 5.5% of households in Lawrence earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.4% of households in Lawrence earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Lawrence earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lawrence earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Lawrence earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Lawrence earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Lawrence earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Lawrence earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Lawrence earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Lawrence earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (486,067)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.4% (826,372)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (791,819)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (675,964)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (1,188,744)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (1,626,902)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (1,120,219)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.0% (1,230,266)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (495,358)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (364,985)
Income Lawrence MA USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.4% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 5.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 5.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 7.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 12.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 11.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.0% 17.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 11.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 19.3% 11.4%

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