Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence is a city of 88,736 people in Essex County, Massachusetts, founded in 1655.
Why visit Lawrence
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 84 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Double-arch Sandstone Bridge, Arlington–Basswood Historic District and Downtown Lawrence Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Lawrence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River. At the 2020 census the city had a population of 89,143. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the east. Lawrence and Salem were the county seats of Essex County, until the state abolished county government in 1999.
From the Wikipedia article Lawrence, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Methuen Memorial Music Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Movie theater in Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
192 Broadway, Methuen
Double-arch Sandstone Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Deck arch bridge in Massachusetts, United States of America
Museums and landmarks83
Arlington–Basswood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Downtown Lawrence Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Jackson Terrace Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
John R. Rollins School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic school in Massachusetts
Nevins Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Library in Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
305 Broadway, Methuen
Abbot-Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Andover, Massachusetts
American Woolen Company Townhouses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
American Woolen Mill Housing District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Andover National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bank building in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover Village Industrial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Andover, Massachusetts
Arlington Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts
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Asie Swan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds84
72 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
1070 Osgood Street, North Andover
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Heav'nly Donuts
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Donut · 1.5 mi
50 Main Street, North Andover
Mo-Sa 04:00-20:00, Su 06:00-18:00
b.good
Restaurant · Burger · 2.3 mi
99 Turnpike Street, North Andover
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Thyme Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
97 Turnpike Street, North Andover
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
House Of Bagels
Cafe · Bagel · 2.1 mi
490 Main Street, North Andover
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 06:00-15:00
La Tambora
Restaurant · Regional, Dominican · 0.7 mi
205 Broadway, Lawrence
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Lee Chen Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
230 Winthrop Avenue, Lawrence
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
69 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston / Andover
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4 Riverside Drive
Churches and places of worship29
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
29 Jackson Street, Lawrence
First Church Congregational
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Evangelical Methodist Church
Church · Evangelical · 0.7 mi
201 Haverhill Street, Lawrence
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries105
Healthcare12
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
34 Haverhill Street, lawrence
Map of Lawrence
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 30°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lawrence Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Essex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Haverhill 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Lowell 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Danvers 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Burlington 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Amesbury 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Lynn 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Beverly 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Arlington 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Everett 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Cambridge 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stairs to former Lawrence station (2), August 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stairs to former Lawrence station (1), August 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stairs to island platform at former Lawrence station, August 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Lawrence station platform looking outbound, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West end of former Lawrence station platform, August 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rear of 1931 Lawrence station, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Side building at former Lawrence station, August 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Lawrence station building, August 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1931 Lawrence station, front panorama, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1931 Lawrence station, platform panorama, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platform detail, 1931 Lawrence station, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Methuen Organ Hall, EraserGirl, Public domain
- John R. Rollins School Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court House Downtown Historic District, Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson Terrace, Lawrence, MA 1, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- First Baptist Church Methuen MA, EraserGirl, Public domain
- LawrenceMA ArlingtonBasswoodHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nevins Memorial Library, EraserGirl, Public domain
- Blakeley Building, Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- AndoverMA TimothyPBaileyHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gleason Building, Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- LawrenceMA DanielSaundersSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 23 East Street, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- Bellevue Cemetery Lawrence, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- AndoverMA ChandlerBigsbyAbbotHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andover National Bank Building, Andover MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Terence Dolan House, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- Chickering House - Andover, MA - DSC03518, Daderot, CC0
- House at 113-115 Center Street, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- House at 526 Prospect Street, EraserGirl, Public domain
- NorthAndoverMA GeorgeKunhardtEstate, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorthAndoverMA StevensEstateMainHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asie Swan House, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- Urias Hardy House, EraserGirl, Public domain
- NorthAndoverMA MachineShopVillageDistrict 1, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 9 Park St, EraserGirl, Public domain
- NorthAndoverMA SamuelOsgoodHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Essex Company Machine Shop, Lawrence, MA, EraserGirl, CC BY 2.0
- LawrenceMA AmericanWoolenMillsHousingDistrictStreetScene, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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