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MA area data

Lawrence, MA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Lawrence.

Population: 88,736 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lawrence, MA is $477,015 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $478,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,277/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$477,015

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$477,015
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+134.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$477,015
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$478,000
Median list price
$440,650
Median price per sqft
$289
1-year sale-price change
+33.6%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,277/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
29
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
8
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence (Distric, Lawrence, Community Day Charter Public School (District)
Schools include
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, High School Learning Center, Oliver Elementary School, Oliver Middle School, Community Day Charter Public School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sutton Brook Disposal Area (6.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.3°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.3°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
Annual snowfall
47.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
243
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
158
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
117,343
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
123,340

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
36
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Minute Man National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
69
Nearest airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
BEDFORD VA MEDICAL CENTER, ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,231 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
68.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,620
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
280,970
Average weekly wage
$1,422
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LawrenceState medianUS median
Median home value$477,015$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$478,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,277/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,620$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lawrence, MA?
$477,015.
What is the median sale price in Lawrence, MA?
$478,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lawrence, MA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Lawrence, MA?
Typical rent: $2,277/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lawrence, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Lawrence, MA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lawrence, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lawrence, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lawrence, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lawrence, MA?
29 schools (16 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lawrence, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lawrence, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lawrence, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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