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Lawrence, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
88,297
Population
12,741/sq mi density
$57,903
Median Income
$27,827 per capita
$393,500
Home Value
$497,255 Zillow
$1,569
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
674
Violent Crime/100K
1,189 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,903 median income, 6.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$393,500 home value, $1,569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
674 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$393,500
40% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
35% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
30.3%
54% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
31,407
Median year built: 1944
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$393,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$497,255
Median Sale Price
$562,500
Median List Price
$689,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
30.3%
Owner-Occupied
69.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,569/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,382/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
40 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
16
Price Drops
10.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$330
Active Inventory
28
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
30.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $393,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $497,255 |
| Median Sale Price | $562,500 |
| Median List Price | $689,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $330 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,569 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,382 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.7% |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Active Inventory | 28 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $330 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 30.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 30.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 31,407 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 34.6% |