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Lawrence, Massachusetts · ZIP 01840

Lawrence — ZIP 01840

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Lawrence (01840) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Lawrence. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $386K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share29%
Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index31/100
Avg math proficiency10%
Avg reading proficiency11%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$386K
Median rent$2,347/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$386K

Median Rent

$2,347/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,974

Violent Crime

1,866

Property Crime

6,108

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Oliver Middle School06–08348
22%
15%
Francis M LeahyPK–05525
6%
12%
Oliver Elementary School01–05469
2%
6%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

7,092

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

3%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01840 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 01840 has a school score of 31/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01840 is approximately $386K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 01840 in Lawrence has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.