Apartments for rent in Lawrence, MA

Lawrence, Massachusetts is a small city with approximately 80,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will find a surplus of opportunities, as they account for a higher percentage of the population here (17%) than nationally (14%), while retirees are less well-represented. Lawrence ranks as the ninth-youngest city in the state with an average age of just over 34. The majority of residents rent in Lawrence, and 28% of residents own their homes. With a relatively reasonable average rent of $1,026/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year, renters in Lawrence will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

Lawrence residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes, quicker than the Massachusetts average of about 31 minutes. Many residents (36%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not widely used. A small percentage of residents (2%) walk to work, though the number is greater than the national average.

There are three primary industries in Lawrence: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 23% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Lawrence workers take home an average annual income of about $52K, 3rd-lowest in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Among Lawrence residents older than 25, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.