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Explore the life in Lawrence based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Lawrence
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Lawrence
3. Crime In Lawrence
4. Cost of Living In Lawrence
5. Gender In Lawrence
6. Household Income For Lawrence
7. Education In Lawrence
8. Race & Ethnicity In Lawrence

Lawrence is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 80022 residents.. The poverty rate of Lawrence is 21%, which is 50% higher than national average. The typical household in Lawrence earns $45045 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 54.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Lawrence are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Lawrence is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lawrence, only 68% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lawrence remained 11%, which is 134% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lawrence, only 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lawrence is 120, which is 20% higher than national average. Median home value in Lawrence is $280800 , which is 22% higher than national average. While median income in Lawrence remained $45045, which is 33% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing85%

Affordability30%

Safety70%

Amenities100%

Diversity80%

Education40%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in Lawrence, Massachusetts is 46% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Lawrence is 15% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Lawrence is 59% lower than national average. You have 1 in 224 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 124 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Massachusetts	34	44	61	47	12
In USA	2050	2269	2101	2276	1026

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Massachusetts	17	6	13	18	49
In USA	703	270	535	601	1473