Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
El Taller
Coffee Shop
Heav'nly Donuts
Coffee Shop
Perfecto's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boston King Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Nero
Coffee Shop
CRACK'D Kitchen & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Lawrence Heritage State Park - Visitors Center
Museum
Paradise
Nightclub
Old machinery exhibit
Museum
Methuen Memorial Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Methuen Historical Society
Museum
AMC Methuen 20
Cinema
Steinbeck Theater
Theatre Arts
Tang Theater
Theatre Arts
Addison Gallery of American Art
Museum
Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology
Museum
Bicentennial Statue
Attraction
Armillary Sphere
Attraction
Food and Drink (15) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Pollo Centro
Fast Food
Gateway Pub
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subs & Pizzas
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wine & Beer at the Andovers Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Shawsheen Luncheonette
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Canal Street Gym
Gym
Beta O Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club North Andover
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cormier Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Bagel Boy
Bakery
Mello's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Constanza Market
Grocery Store
Korbani's Bakery
Bakery
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Butcher Boy
Grocery Store
Lobster Tail Seafoods
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (71) A+
Pemberton State Park
Park
McDermott Park
Park
American Woolen Mill Housing District
Park
Riley Playground
Park
Lawrence Heritage State Park
Park
O'Connell South Common
Park
Lindquist Playstead
Park
O'Connell South Common
Park
Downtown Lawrence Historic District
Park
Jackson Terrace Historic District
Park
Stockton Park
Park
Campagnone Common
Park
Campagnone Common
Park
Oxford Street Park
Park
John P Kane Park
Park
Costello Park
Park
Ferrous Site Park
Park
Reviviendo Playground
Park
Oxford Paper Mill Site
Park
O"Neill Park
Park
Donovan Park
Park
Plainsman Park
Park
Misserville Park
Park
Van Doorne Park
Park
Coyne Park
Park
Shops (11) D-
iPhone Solutions
Electronics
Brito Wireless
Electronics
Kelley's Furniture
Furniture
New Balance Factory Store Lawrence
Shoes
Speedway
Convenience Store
J&J Nails II
Beauty
Evolution Beauty Salon
Beauty
Sprint
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Daëva Salon
Beauty
Janine's Beauty Works
Beauty
Richdale Food Stores Artie's Corner
Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Olympia Sports
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Gloss & Go Nail Salon
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Aphrodite Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
New England Gallery
Furniture
Verizon IM Wireless
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Simplified Tax and Others Services
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
quick stop 2
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Lawrence.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations
A+
S. Union and Market
Bus Stop
Parker and Winthrop
Bus Stop
McGovern Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Lawrence
Transit Station
Broadway and Bowdoin Street (1 block up from Andover Street)
Bus Stop
Melrose and Water
Bus Stop
Buckley Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Andover and Newton
Bus Stop
Senior Center
Bus Stop
Elm Towers
Bus Stop
Riverwalk
Bus Stop
Plaza 114
Bus Stop
Lawrence General Hospital
Bus Stop
Summer and Allen
Bus Stop
White and Maple
Bus Stop
Phillips and N. Parish Rd
Bus Stop
Andover and Beacon
Bus Stop
Mt Vernon and Broadway (Lawrence);Broadway and Mt. Vernon
Bus Stop
Mt Vernon and Jefferson
Bus Stop
E Haverhill and Prospect
Bus Stop
Rita Hall
Bus Stop
Allston and Marston
Bus Stop
Berkeley Home
Bus Stop
Main St and Sutton St
Bus Stop
Main St and Sutton St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.7%
D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lawrence is 127/100 - which is 5% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A
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crime C-

Lawrence crime rates are 1,406 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
904 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
502 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D

The median income in Lawrence is $45,045 - which is 37% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$45,045
F
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Lawrence Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lawrence Police Department
Police
Lawrence Police Station
Police
Lawrence Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lawrence Police
Police
Lawrence General Hospital
Hospital
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
Clinic
Lawrence Fire Department
Fire Station
Lawrence Fire Department
Fire Station
Family Dental
Dentist
Lawrence Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Methuen Fire Department East Fire Station
Fire Station
Holy Family Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
North Andover Fire Department
Fire Station
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
Andover Fire Department
Fire Station
Methuen Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
3-D Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing C+

Lawrence home prices are $280,800 - which is 18% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$280,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D

The Lawrence graduation rate is 63% - which is 27% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
63%
F
Elementary Schools (30) A+
Lawrence Catholic Academy
Emily G Wetherbee
Esperanza Academy
Up Academy Oliver Middle School
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect
Oliver Partnership School
John Breen School
Guilmette Middle School
Gerard A. Guilmette
South Lawrence East Elementary School
Up Academy Leonard Middle School
Spark Academy
James F Hennessey
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Glcac Child Care Center
Francis M Leahy
Alexander B Bruce
Lawrence Family Public Academy
Robert Frost
Lawlor Early Childhood Center
Frost Middle School
Rollins Early Childhood Center
Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway
John K Tarbox
High Schools (7) B-
Phoenix Academy Lawrence
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
Central Catholic High School
Lawrence High School
School For Exceptional Studies
High School Learning Center
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Presentation Of Mary Academy
North Andover High
Methuen High
Andover High
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Phillips Academy
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ratings F

Lawrence has an overall rating of 44% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (5)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C+
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  • Lawrence has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Lawrence crime rates are 1% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Lawrence is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average
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10 Years In Lawrence! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 22, 2014) I have lived in Lawrence, MA for about 10 years. This is one of the quietest places I have seen, and it's a beautiful area to raise my children. There are several parks in the city, and I enjoy meeting new people when I walk on the sidewalks in town.

Imajine That is one of the
...Read More places that I like to take my children, especially when it's raining outside or they are out of school. The location is a museum that has many exhibits, some that are hands on so that we can see how things work. It's better for younger children instead of the pre-teens, but there is still a good bit of information that can be found. The best time to go is in the morning before the school groups arrive. This is another reason I like Lawrence so much. The school system is wonderful. All of the teachers who I have encountered are willing to help the students learn. The class sizes are small, and there is usually a high amount of parent involvement for special events.

When I want to get some time away from home after work, I stop by Bar Rock Café. It serves an amazing hamburger, and the environment is usually quiet until later in the evening. I found that it's not wise to go when there's a big game on television because it can get loud. The drinks are served at a typical bar, or you can enjoy your beverage with your meal at your table. There is sometimes live entertainment in the evening. Read Less
I would'nt even recomend my worst enemy to live in Lawrence Mass. 0.5 rating By owee ( Sep 04, 2013) Lawrence /Boston Massachusetts is not recomended for anyone to live there- i would'nt even want my worst enemy to have to live there. Their Depatment of Children & families -illegally kidnap children, on the basis of lies, & they force the children they capture to live with the ...Read More false accusors , so that they can scare them & traumatize them into saying what they want them to say, & if they won't say it, then they lie in their court paper work & just "say" that the children said things, even though they did'nt. Then they refuse to let anyone else ask the children if they said it, because they don't want the truth to come out, because if the truth came out, they would not be able to make profit from the federal Governement for "adopting them out" & no one in that whole area, (political officials) will lift a finger to change the DCF's evil ways, or hold them accountable in any way for the crime & trauma they cause ag children & parents. Read Less
Lawrence/Boston Massachusetts DCF- should be investigated by the FBI 0.5 rating By owee ( Sep 04, 2013) You would be very well advised, to NEVER even think of moving to Lawrence/Boston Massachusetts, because of the servere corruption of this state as far as their Dept, of Children & Families. It is a shame , that an agency that was "supposed" to "protect" children , is instead bei ...Read More ng used as a "frount" for turning children into "commodities" for profit. They think nothing of citizen's civil rights, & they have absolutely no regard for the trauma they put children through, as long as "DCF" can make "bonus's" from the Federal government, that they are paid, for how many children they can "adopt out". They are not interested in anyone's "due process" or the truth. They lie, cheat, falsely accuse, fabricate & twist statements in court document paperwork, hide evidence proving innocense of their false accusations, & basically treat parents, especially fathers, with no respect whatsoever, they threaten, &
intimidate, the children, & the parents, useing any unethical tactic & trickery & dishonesty. All this, to profit off of children. They do not care at all about what is "best for children," they only care about what is best for" their bank accounts." They are heartless, & cruel, to children & families, & they should be investigated by the FBI for "crimes against humanity" & held accountable for destroying thousands & thousands of lives , just for money. They have allready been sued with a class action lawsuit for these very same atrocities, yet, the Governor, & every political official there, continue to turn a blind eye, & refuse to regulate these sociopath monsters, & why? ...of course..they want the money. This is a state of organized crime within the government that is supposed to be working "for the people" yet they treat the "people" like dirt. Read Less
Dirty/Corrupt DCF needs regulation 0.5 rating By nnuzzini ( Sep 04, 2013) This city along with Boston and most likely the entire state is nasty. Seems they are making up for their low income there by storming into peoples houses with fake DCF reports as an excuse to kidnap children and sell them for profit and bonus incentives. Take their bonus incent ...Read More ives away and regulate them properly and stop using children to line your nasty pockets and the place might not seem so dirty, nasty and crime ridden. I would not raise children there or live there whether single, married or retired. The place is dirty and cold and the worst possible place to bring your children/grandchildren unless you want to risk police storming in with DCF and forcing you to stay in their dirty state trying to get your children back. Get them as far away from MA. as possible, they have a scam going and it involves selling your kids if they can get their hands on them. They will make up disgusting lies and treatise your children for a buck. Seems the entire state is in on it, DCF is unregulated and encourages anyone to make up anything they want to with no punishment for lies. Seems they encourage liars who have a bone to pick with the children's parents to call in false DCF reports so they can snatch children and put them up for sale. I assume the government is making money off this also, since they are unregulated purposely and running rouge rampaging families for bonus bucks. From the statistics if you look them up you will see only 10 percent of the children DCF nabs actually do need to be removed the other 90% appear to be kids they grabbed for profit. Read Less
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Lawrence/Boston Massachusetts DCF- should be investigated by the FBI 0.5 rating By owee ( Sep 04, 2013) You would be very well advised, to NEVER even think of moving to Lawrence/Boston Massachusetts, because of the servere corruption of this state as far as their Dept, of Children & Families. It is a shame , that an agency that was "supposed" to "protect" children , is instead bei ...Read More ng used as a "frount" for turning children into "commodities" for profit. They think nothing of citizen's civil rights, & they have absolutely no regard for the trauma they put children through, as long as "DCF" can make "bonus's" from the Federal government, that they are paid, for how many children they can "adopt out". They are not interested in anyone's "due process" or the truth. They lie, cheat, falsely accuse, fabricate & twist statements in court document paperwork, hide evidence proving innocense of their false accusations, & basically treat parents, especially fathers, with no respect whatsoever, they threaten, &
intimidate, the children, & the parents, useing any unethical tactic & trickery & dishonesty. All this, to profit off of children. They do not care at all about what is "best for children," they only care about what is best for" their bank accounts." They are heartless, & cruel, to children & families, & they should be investigated by the FBI for "crimes against humanity" & held accountable for destroying thousands & thousands of lives , just for money. They have allready been sued with a class action lawsuit for these very same atrocities, yet, the Governor, & every political official there, continue to turn a blind eye, & refuse to regulate these sociopath monsters, & why? ...of course..they want the money. This is a state of organized crime within the government that is supposed to be working "for the people" yet they treat the "people" like dirt. Read Less
Dirty/Corrupt DCF needs regulation 0.5 rating By nnuzzini ( Sep 04, 2013) This city along with Boston and most likely the entire state is nasty. Seems they are making up for their low income there by storming into peoples houses with fake DCF reports as an excuse to kidnap children and sell them for profit and bonus incentives. Take their bonus incent ...Read More ives away and regulate them properly and stop using children to line your nasty pockets and the place might not seem so dirty, nasty and crime ridden. I would not raise children there or live there whether single, married or retired. The place is dirty and cold and the worst possible place to bring your children/grandchildren unless you want to risk police storming in with DCF and forcing you to stay in their dirty state trying to get your children back. Get them as far away from MA. as possible, they have a scam going and it involves selling your kids if they can get their hands on them. They will make up disgusting lies and treatise your children for a buck. Seems the entire state is in on it, DCF is unregulated and encourages anyone to make up anything they want to with no punishment for lies. Seems they encourage liars who have a bone to pick with the children's parents to call in false DCF reports so they can snatch children and put them up for sale. I assume the government is making money off this also, since they are unregulated purposely and running rouge rampaging families for bonus bucks. From the statistics if you look them up you will see only 10 percent of the children DCF nabs actually do need to be removed the other 90% appear to be kids they grabbed for profit. Read Less
Lawrence, MA - Cold and Costly 3 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 03, 2010) I visited Lawrence with my boyfriends family last year. And while the atmosphere was charming, it was also cold and detached. The people in Lawrence are nice for the most part, but some of them can be really rude and pushy. Being from the south, it was amazing to me running into ...Read More this type of hostility.

The city of Lawrence has a lot of history so its a good place to visit if you like studying old America. It is known as the 'Immigrant City' and its true. When you arrive you will be able to get all kinds of delicious and ethnic foods, like authentic Italian or delicious Chinese. The Lawrence Heritage State Park is a huge 23 acre park which is like a living history lesson. It tells you about the life of the workers, but feels too much like a field trip.

The best thing about Lawrence is the fact that its really close to Boston, where if you go to the right areas you can have a great time. Lawrence and Boston both are really urban, so if you aren't used to a big city you will be uncomfortable. The people there are really passionate about their community, and it shows. Read Less

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lawrence? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pemberton State Park
      McDermott Park
      American Woolen Mill Housing District
      Riley Playground
      Lawrence Heritage State Park
      O'Connell South Common
      Lindquist Playstead
      O'Connell South Common

      Entertainment

      Lawrence Heritage State Park - Visitors Center
      Paradise
      Old machinery exhibit
      Methuen Memorial Music Hall
      Methuen Historical Society
      AMC Methuen 20
      Steinbeck Theater
      Tang Theater

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Pollo Centro
      Gateway Pub
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lawrence? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Lawrence.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lawrence a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lawrence General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors