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Massachusetts
Lawrence
Population 88,736
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Massachusetts
Lowell
Population 118,368
Lawrence, MA vs Lowell, MA
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Lowell, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,736 | 118,368 |
| Median Household Income | $60,433 | $78,658 |
| Median Rent | $1,662/mo | $1,625/mo |
| Median Home Value | $415,200 | $429,200 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 108 | 108 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 58.5% | 50.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | 16.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 361 | 505 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 899 | 1,393 |
| Median AQI | 40 | 38 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 296 | 299 |
| Summer Highs | 81°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 22°F | 18°F |
| Snowfall | 58 in/yr | 59 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 27.9 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 11.2 | 12.7 |
| College Degree Rate | 16.8% | 30% |
| Foreign-Born % | 44.6% | 30.5% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +0.2% | +3.8% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.