Lawrence, MA vs Melrose, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

vs

Melrose

67.3

#1438 nationally

Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 12.0). Melrose leads in median household income ($126,305 vs $53,977). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 37.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, MA Melrose, MA
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1488) 67.3 (#1438)
Population 88,172 29,357
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $519,043 $930,823
Median Household Income $53,977 $126,305
Average Commute 22.6 min 37.1 min
Walk Score 72 62
Crime Level 12.0 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 167
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+39.5
Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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Melrose, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Melrose, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$930,823

Population

29,357

Crime

Low

Walk Score

62

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