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Lawrence, MA — ZIP 01840

Population: 8,522 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 01840 (Lawrence, MA) is $386,450 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $139,500 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,347/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,450

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$386,450
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+39.1%
10-year appreciation
+135.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$386,450
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$139,500
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
-58.4%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,347/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,809/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,367/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,111/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Lawrence
Schools include
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Francis M Leahy, Oliver Elementary School, Oliver Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Haverhill Municipal Landfill (6.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
47.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
247
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
114,367
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
121,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Minute Man National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
62
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,231 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
64.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,908
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
67.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
284,639
Average weekly wage
$1,493
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
942

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 01840State medianUS median
Typical home value$386,450$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$139,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,347/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,908$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 01840?
$386,450.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 01840?
$139,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 01840?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 01840?
Typical rent: $2,347/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 01840?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 01840 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 01840. 18 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 01840?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 01840?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 01840?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 01840?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 01840 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 01840?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 01840?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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