City of Lawrence, Massachusetts

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Information on Lawrence, Essex County

The City of Lawrence is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Essex County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Lawrence at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Lawrence City HALL, Essex County

Lawrence City Hall's addressLawrence Lawrence Municipal Building
200 Common St.
LAWRENCE MA 01840
United States
Phone number of Lawrence City Hall+1 978-620-3231
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Lawrence official websiteci.lawrence.ma.us
Mayor of LawrenceWilliam Lantigua
Essex County, Massachusetts: Vital Records Lawrence vital records
Birth Certificate Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online

Common questions about Lawrence

What county is Lawrence MA in?

Lawrence, MA is located in Essex County

Where is Lawrence, Massachusetts ?

Lawrence lies in Essex County within the northeastern part of Massachusetts, United States. It is situated along the Merrimack River and is approximately 25 miles north of Boston and 30 miles south of the New Hampshire border. Nearby municipalities include Methuen to the north and Andover to the south.

What is the cost of living in Lawrence MA ?

The cost of living in Lawrence, Massachusetts (Essex County) is relatively affordable compared to nearby cities. Housing averages around $2,200 per month for rentals, while transportation costs about $1,300 annually. Groceries typically amount to around $400 monthly, making it a manageable place for families and individuals alike.

Lawrence administrative division

Lawrence building department, MA

If you're planning a construction project in Lawrence, MA, you'll need to obtain the necessary permits before breaking ground. To request a construction permit, you should contact the Department of Inspectional Services located at City Hall. This department is responsible for reviewing plans and issuing approvals to ensure projects comply with local building codes and regulations. It's important to reach out to their office for detailed information on associated costs and the estimated processing times specific to Lawrence. Ensuring you follow the correct procedures will help in avoiding unnecessary delays in your project timeline.
OfficeLawrence Inspectional Services
CityLawrence
StateMA
Address225 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone978-620-3130
Websitehttps://www.cityoflawrence.com/233/Inspectional-Services

Demography of Lawrence

Name of Lawrence inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population76 377 inhabitants12 / 392
Population density in Lawrence10 292,2 pop/sq mi (3 973,8 pop/km²)

Lawrence City (MA) statistics

Lawrence MA Median household income$40,928
Lawrence MA Poverty rate22.6%
Lawrence MA Unemployment rate10.5%
Lawrence MA Educational attainment80.4%

Air quality

Lawrence Air Quality Today32 (Good)

Events nearby

Coasterfest(tm) 2025 Canobie Lake Park2025-05-25 at Salem
Happy Together Tour2025-06-22 at Lowell Memorial AuditoriumLowell
Daryl Hall w/ Glenn Tilbrook2025-07-15 at Lowell Memorial AuditoriumLowell
Lyle Lovett2025-07-29 at Lowell Memorial AuditoriumLowell
Menopause The Musical 22025-06-08 at Nashua Center For the ArtsNashua
Mary Chapin Carpenter w/ Brandy Clark2025-08-03 at Nashua Center For the ArtsNashua
Roger McGuinn2025-05-13 at The CabotBeverly

List of Passport Facilities in Lawrence, MA

Where to apply for a passport in Lawrence, MA? There are 1 passport offices in Lawrence, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
LAWRENCE POST OFFICE431 COMMON STREET9786914588

Top 3 most popular banks in Lawrence

There are 11 bank branches in Lawrence.
Santander Bank, N.A. is the most popular bank in Lawrence with 3 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 2 branch offices and then Eastern Bank with 2 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Lawrence:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Santander Bank, N.A.3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Eastern Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TD Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Enterprise Bank and Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Citizens Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Lawrence administrative numbers

Lawrence City code2534550
Lawrence City postcode01840

Toponymy and translation of Lawrence

Persian: لارنسHebrew: לורנסJapanese: ローレンス
Kazakh: ЛорэнсKorean: 로렌스Russian: Лоренс
Serbian: ЛоренсChinese: 劳伦斯 

Transportation modes in Lawrence

Airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport 2.3 miles
Beverly Municipal Airport 14.8 miles
Hanscom Field 17.2 miles

Lawrence territory

Lawrence area7,42 sq mi (19,22 km²)
Lawrence altitude46 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 42.7003
Longitude: -71.1614
Latitude: 42° 42' 1'' North
Longitude: 71° 9' 41'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with LawrenceCurrently, the town Lawrence isn’t twinned
Namesake of Lawrence
  • Lawrence, Indiana, États-Unis
  • Lawrence, Kansas, États-Unis
  • Lawrence, Michigan, États-Unis
  • Lawrence, Nebraska, États-Unis
  • Lawrence, New York, États-Unis
Natural parksLawrence isn't part of a natural park

What is Lawrence close to?

Nearby cities include: Methuen, Andover, North Andover and Salem
MethuenMethuenHaverhill
MethuenNeighbouring townsNorth Andover
AndoverAndoverNorth Andover
Methuen 3.1 milesAndover 3.8 milesNorth Andover 4 miles
Salem 6.8 milesHaverhill 6.8 milesTewksbury 7 miles
Dracut 7.2 milesBoxford 7.4 milesGroveland 8.3 miles
Pelham 9.2 milesLowell 9.2 milesNorth Reading 9.3 miles
Wilmington 9.4 milesAtkinson 9.6 milesGeorgetown 9.7 miles
Middleton 10 milesPlaistow 10.3 milesWindham 10.5 miles
Billerica 11 milesReading 11.8 milesTopsfield 11.8 miles

Distance between Lawrence and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2597 milesHouston : 1611 milesPhiladelphia : 278 miles closest
Phoenix : 2291 milesSan Antonio : 1771 milesSan Diego : 2572 miles
Dallas : 1551 milesSan Jose : 2670 milesJacksonville : 1034 miles
Indianapolis : 804 milesSan Francisco : 2719 milesAustin : 1699 miles
Columbus : 642 milesFort Worth : 1580 milesCharlotte : 734 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Lawrence, MA

Elementary schools in Lawrence

Alexander B Bruce

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 8
Students : 514

Community Day Arlington

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 587

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 280

Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 400

Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 280

Edward F. Parthum

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 639

Emily G Wetherbee

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 751

Francis M Leahy

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 484

Gerard A. Guilmette

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 4
Students : 520

James F Hennessey

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 384

John Breen School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 327

John K Tarbox

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 5
Students : 363

Lawlor Early Childhood Center

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : K
Students : 139

Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 717

Lawrence Family Public Academy

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 172

Oliver Partnership School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 5
Students : 500

Robert Frost

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 599

Rollins Early Childhood Center

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 172

South Lawrence East Elementary School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 5
Students : 711

Middle schools in Lawrence

Arlington Middle School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 571

Frost Middle School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 476

Guilmette Middle School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 498

Parthum Middle School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 527

Spark Academy

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 458

UP Academy Leonard Middle School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 322

UP Academy Oliver Middle School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 345

High schools in Lawrence

High School Learning Center

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 176

Lawrence High School

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 3295

Phoenix Academy Lawrence

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 151

Alternative schools in Lawrence

School for Exceptional Studies

District of Lawrence
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12
Students : 176

Private schools in Lawrence

Blessed Stephen Bellesini Osa Academy

Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 73

Central Catholic High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1316

Esperanza Academy

Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 59

Glcac Child Care Center

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 189

Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 274

Leisure and activities in Lawrence surrounding area

Zoo
Stone Zoo
to Stoneham 16.6 miles
Golf course
Andover Country Club
to Andover 2 miles		Rolling Green Golf Course
to Andover 3.7 miles
Merrimack Golf Course
to Methuen 3.9 miles		Hickory Hills Golf Course
to Methuen 4 miles
Far Corner Golf Course
to Boxford 5 miles		Campbell's Scottish Highlands Golf Course
to Salem 5.5 miles
Meadow Creek Golf Club
to Dracut 5.9 miles		Bradford Country Club
to Haverhill 6 miles
Trull Brook Golf Course
to Tewksbury 6.3 miles		Long Meadow Golf Club
to Lowell 6.8 miles

Other information on the City of Lawrence

Nuclear power plantSeabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant 34 mile