Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
13%
Lawrence
Lawrence, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,977
Population
80,035
Renter Mix
71% Rent
Reinventing the manufacturing hub of the Merrimack Valley.
Manufacturing
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Parks
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Greenway
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Multicultural
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Diverse
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Proud of its historic moniker “The Immigrant City,” Lawrence has long been one of the most diverse communities in Massachusetts. Dozens of city parks offer plenty of space for outdoor activities, and the 3.5-mile Spicket River Greenway gives folks a scenic route for walking, running, and biking through several riverfront parks and neighborhoods.
Lawrence is also known for being the hometown of great American poet Robert Frost, and the Robert Frost Foundation works tirelessly to promote his legacy in the local school system. Lawrence’s position near I-93 puts Boston less than an hour’s drive away from your apartment. MBTA service also connects Lawrence to Boston by rail.
Explore the City
Row of homes on Prospect St in North Lawrence.
View from Lawrence St in North Lawrence.
Bus transportation is provided to Lawrence residents through the Merrimack Valley Transit.
The entrance of La Grekka Café Art & Lounge is a local cafe in Lawrence, MA.
The interior of Terra Luna which serves Latin-American plates in downtown Lawrence, MA.
Essex Street in downtown Lawrence, MA is full of services, shops, and restaurants for residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,576
Average: $67,043
Education
10,479
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
39,518
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lawrence has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lawrence, MA is $1,942 for a studio, $1,975 for one bedroom, $2,317 for two bedrooms, and $2,499 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lawrence has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,975/month
797 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,356/month
823 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lawrence, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Community Day Charter Public School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,198 Students
Public
Grades K-8
572 Students
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
920 Students
Public
Grades K-8
509 Students
Public
Grades K-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
570 Students
Community Day Charter Public School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,198 Students
Public
Grades K-8
572 Students
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
920 Students
Public
Grades K-8
509 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
158 Students
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Public
Grades 9-12
133 Students
School For Exceptional Studies
Public
Grades PK-12
114 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
105 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lawrence Heritage State Park
- Stevens-Coolidge Place
- Smolak Farms
- Bradford Ski Area
- Windrush Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.