Lawrence, Massachusetts

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Northeast Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.9

D

out of 100

Overview

Lawrence is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 88,172, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $519,043. Median household income is $53,977.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 88,172 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $519,043 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $53,977 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.6 minutes
  • Part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

88,172

Source: Census ACS

$519,043

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$53,977

Source: Census ACS

22.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

72

Source: Walk Score

125 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Essex County (county-level results)

59%
39%
Democrat 236,624
Republican 155,336
Leans D+20.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 39.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 28.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 72/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 36.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.9

Location

Lawrence, MA (42.7080, -71.1638)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.