Primary sources for Lawrence, MA
- Census Bureau profile of Lawrence, MA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Lawrence, MA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Lawrence, MA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Lawrence, MA
Electricity rates in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA ranks 2 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the share of renter households (70%). Lawrence, Massachusetts has 88,297 residents in 31,009 households; 23.4% heat with electricity.
Households in Lawrence, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Lawrence on the map
Essex County, with Lawrence marked
Who supplies Lawrence
Essex County lists 3 utilities for Lawrence, MA, a city of 88,297: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Essex County page.
Housing and heating in Lawrence
Lawrence, MA: 25,159 of 31,929 homes were built before 1980 and 2,975 in 2000 or later. Lawrence, MA has 6,331 detached houses, 8,874 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 78 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Lawrence, MA
% of homes by decade built, Lawrence, MA
- 46pre-40
- 540s
- 1050s
- 860s
- 970s
- 880s
- 490s
- 500s
- 410s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Lawrence, MA
| Lawrence, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA, median year built | 1947 | 1960 | -13 years | 34 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, built before 1980 | 78.8% | 69.4% | +9.4 points | 15 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, built 2000 or later | 9.3% | 12.0% | -2.6 points | 34 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, detached houses | 19.8% | 50.3% | -30.5 points | 41 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 27.8% | 20.8% | +7.0 points | 22 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3 points | 26 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, renter households | 69.7% | 36.0% | +33.6 points | 2 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, median home value | $393,500 | $584,000 | -$190,500 | 37 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,569 | $1,673 | -$104 | 34 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, people per household | 2.82 | 2.54 | +0.28 | 4 of 48 |
Facts about Lawrence
- Residents of Lawrence, MA, ACS 2023
- 88,29712 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Lawrence, MA
- $57,90344 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Lawrence, MA
- 31,0092.85 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Lawrence, MA
- 30.3%9,407 owners and 21,602 renter households
- Housing units in Lawrence, MA
- 31,929920 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Lawrence, MA
- 23.4%7,254 of 31,009 homes
- Land area of Lawrence, MA
- 6.9 sq mi12,741.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Lawrence, MA
- 3.5%at 570 kWh a month over the $57,903 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Lawrence, MA
- 156NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 176.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Lawrence, MA
- 194725,159 of 31,929 homes (78.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Lawrence, MA
- $393,500$1,569 gross rent a month, 4.78% of value a year
Who lives in Lawrence: income, cars, homes
Of 41,229 workers in Lawrence, MA, 2,368 work from home, 27,704 drive alone, 1,479 ride transit and 1,247 walk. In Lawrence, MA, 6,757 households own no vehicle and 11,245 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Lawrence, MA, 9,477 of 31,009 households earn under $35,000, 9,633 $35,000-$75,000, 8,414 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,485 $150,000 or more. In Lawrence, MA, 12,415 of 20,982 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,203 households moved in since 2018 and 3,208 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 15,881 residents of Lawrence, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 32.6. Lawrence, MA homes: 15,382 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,725 none or one, median 4.8 rooms.
Household income in Lawrence, MA
| Lawrence, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA, households under $35,000 | 30.6% | 6 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, households $150,000 or more | 11.2% | 46 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, residents below poverty | 18.2% | 8 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, median age | 32.6 | 45 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 48.2% | 29 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, households without a vehicle | 21.8% | 5 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 36.3% | 43 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, workers at home | 5.7% | 47 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, cost-burdened renters | 59.2% | 6 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, moved in since 2018 | 39.4% | 8 of 48 |
| Lawrence, MA, moved in before 2000 | 10.3% | 47 of 48 |
Cost of living with electricity in Lawrence
Lawrence, MA: 31,009 households at $1,627 a year per home for electricity (Essex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $50.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,377 a year per household.
| Group in Lawrence, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Lawrence, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA, all households | 31,009 | $1,627 | $50.5 million | 2.81% |
| Lawrence, MA, homeowners | 9,407 | $1,964 | $18.5 million | 3.39% |
| Lawrence, MA, renters | 21,602 | $1,036 | $22.4 million | 1.79% |
Outage risk around Lawrence
Lawrence, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 156 wind and 0 tornado, 176.7 per 100,000 residents of 88,297. Top gust near Lawrence, MA: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Lawrence, MA: $796K.
Reports within 15 miles of Lawrence, MA
wind and tornado reports, Lawrence, MA
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- 27'16
- 19'17
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- 11'25
| Lawrence, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA, 2015 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2016 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2017 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2018 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2020 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2021 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2024 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Lawrence, MA, 2025 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Analyst note on Lawrence
Household income in Lawrence, MA is $57,903; 9,407 of its 31,009 households own. Lawrence, MA counts 88,297 residents in 31,009 households, on 6.9 square miles. 7,254 of the 31,009 occupied homes in Lawrence, MA heat with electricity.
Lawrence, MA has 31,929 housing units, 920 of them vacant or seasonal. Lawrence, MA ranks 2 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the fewest people working from home (5.7% of workers). Lawrence, MA ranks 4 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the youngest residents (median age 32.6).
Lawrence, MA ranks 5 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median household income ($57,903).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Lawrence
Compare Lawrence with nearby cities
| City near Lawrence, MA | Distance from Lawrence | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 88,297 | $57,903 | 1947 | $393,500 | 156 | 5.7% |
| Methuen Town, MA | 3.1 mi north | 53,043 (-35,254) | $103,270 (+$45,367) | 1968 (+21 yr) | $472,200 (+$78,700) | 149 (-7) | 10.8% (+5.0 pts) |
| Haverhill, MA | 6.8 mi northeast | 67,387 (-20,910) | $87,675 (+$29,772) | 1964 (+17 yr) | $426,900 (+$33,400) | 125 (-31) | 11.6% (+5.9 pts) |
| Lowell, MA | 9.1 mi southwest | 114,799 (+26,502) | $76,205 (+$18,302) | 1954 (+7 yr) | $395,100 (+$1,600) | 190 (+34) | 10.0% (+4.3 pts) |
| Woburn, MA | 14.6 mi south | 41,205 (-47,092) | $107,754 (+$49,851) | 1970 (+23 yr) | $641,800 (+$248,300) | 338 (+182) | 15.1% (+9.4 pts) |
| Peabody, MA | 15.1 mi southeast | 54,180 (-34,117) | $95,278 (+$37,375) | 1966 (+19 yr) | $566,200 (+$172,700) | 198 (+42) | 8.8% (+3.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Lawrence
| ZIP area touching Lawrence, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Lawrence | Share of Lawrence's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01843 (Lawrence, MA) | 100.0% | 48.7% |
| 01841 (Lawrence, MA) | 100.0% | 43.9% |
| 01840 (Lawrence, MA) | 100.0% | 7.4% |
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Questions on Lawrence
Lawrence: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Lawrence, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Essex County lists 3 utilities.
Lawrence: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Lawrence, MA: rank 12 of 48 by its 88,297 residents, rank 44 of 48 by $57,903 median income.
Lawrence: how many homes heat with electricity?
Lawrence, MA: 7,254 of 31,009 occupied homes, 23.4%; Essex County 16.6%.
Lawrence: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 3.5% of the $57,903 median income in Lawrence, MA.
Lawrence: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Lawrence, MA may be closed.
Lawrence: damaging storms reported nearby?
156 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Lawrence, MA, 2015 to 2025, 176.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Lawrence?
Lawrence, MA: median home built 1947; 25,159 of 31,929 homes (78.8%) predate 1980, 6,331 are detached and 8,874 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Lawrence, MA work from home?
2,368 of 41,229 workers.
How many Lawrence, MA households have no car?
6,757 households; 11,245 have two or more.
How many households in Lawrence, MA earn under $35,000?
9,477 of 31,009, against 3,485 at $150,000 or more.