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Lawrence, Massachusetts · ZIP 01843

Lawrence — ZIP 01843

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Lawrence (01843) scores 47/100 — 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 $546K.

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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 index49/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$546K
Median rent$2,399/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: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$546K

Median Rent

$2,399/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Robert FrostKG–04568
28%
20%
Frost Middle School05–08508
24%
26%
Lawrence High School09–123,453
20%
25%
South Lawrence East Elementary School01–05666
20%
21%
Emily G WetherbeeKG–08480
20%
17%
Spark Academy06–08443
20%
24%
High School Learning Center09–12198Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,444

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

32%

Median Age

34 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01843 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 01843 has a school score of 49/100. 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 01843 is approximately $546K. 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 01843 in Lawrence has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.