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Lawrence, MA

Founded 1655Essex CountyElev. 11 m
Population
88,297
Median home
$393,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
31
Sex offenders
11

Overview

About Lawrence

Lawrence is a city in Massachusetts with about 88,297 residents. Lawrence was founded in 1655 and sits in Essex County. The median age is 32.6 and the median household income is $57,903. Homes carry a median value of $393,500, and about 30% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (82.3%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
88,297
Median age
32.6
Median household income
$57,903
Per-capita income
$27,827
Poverty rate
18.2%
High-school grad or higher
72.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
Unemployment
8.7%
Avg. commute
23.3 min
Work from home
5.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White12.6%
Hispanic or Latino82.3%
Black2.1%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27.8%
Service24.9%
Management, business, science & arts21.3%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$393,500
Median gross rent
$1,569/mo
Owner-occupied
30.3%
Median year built
1947
Households
31,009
Avg. household size
2.82

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lawrence has 31 public schools — 16 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading33%
Math38%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

High School Learning CenterHighGrades 10–12
Lawrence High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School LawrenceHighGrades 9–12charter
RISE AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Alexander B BruceMiddleGrades 3–8
Arlington Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Frost Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Guilmette Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Leonard Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oliver Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Parthum Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Spark AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Arlington ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Community Day Charter Public SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime24% above national
Lawrence479
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% below national
Lawrence1,068
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lawrence Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lawrence.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Essex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Ice stormVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lawrence is in Essex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lawrence was founded in 1655 and sits in Essex County. Elevation ~11 m.

Population trend
90K75K88,29720102024
Map of Lawrence
Lawrence, MA
Where Lawrence is
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Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Essex Company Offices and YardGleason BuildingEssex Company Machine ShopGrace Episcopal ChurchOld Public LibraryBuildings at 24--30 Summer St.Rollins, John R., SchoolEngine House No. 6
Notable people from Lawrence
Leonard BernsteinJoe PerryNicky JamThelma ToddRobert GouletLeo PennSully ErnaFred TootellFerdinand Waldo DemaraRobbie Merrill
People searches in Lawrence
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Nearby cities
Methuen (3 mi)Haverhill (7 mi)Lowell (9 mi)Peabody (15 mi)Woburn (15 mi)Lynn (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lawrence, MA (11)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Miguel Rodriguez, 44
Lawrence · Essex County · 01841
Kenny Lopez, 53
Lawrence · Essex County · 01843
AKA Kenneth Lopez, Kenny Lopez
Steven Alan White, 74
Lawrence · 01843
AKA Esteban Dessalines, Ias Estifanos Immanuel
Carlos Marrero, 56
Lawrence · Essex County · 01843
AKA Carlos Colon, Carlos L Marrero
Carlos Rodriguez, 43
Lawrence · Essex County · 01843
Anthony Allen
Lawrence · 01841
Jose Enrique Navarro, 41
Lawrence
AKA Jose Navarro-Sanchez, Jose E Navarrosanchez
Ceasar J Love Delgado, 59
Lawrence · Essex County · 01840
AKA Jose Aries, Jose Arles
Jaime Cruz, 49
Lawrence · Essex County · 01841
AKA Jose Diaz, Wilfredo Molina
Michael V Martinez, 53
Lawrence
AKA Michael V Martinez
Gary Richer, 60
Lawrence
AKA Robert Hallahan

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lawrence — frequently asked

What is the population of Lawrence, Massachusetts?
Lawrence has a population of about 88,297, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lawrence?
The median home value in Lawrence is $393,500, and the median gross rent is $1,569/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lawrence safe? What is the crime rate?
Lawrence Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 479 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lawrence face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane.
How many schools are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has 31 public schools (16 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lawrence?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Lawrence. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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