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. Lawrence is part of the Merrimack Valley.
Northeast
Lawrence
Essex County, MA
Population
88,067
Walk Score
94 · Walker's Paradise
Median rent
$1,502
Median home value
$370,600
Settled
1655
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- American Woolen Company Townhouses · listed 2012
- American Woolen Mill Housing District · listed 1982
- Arlington-Basswood Historic District · listed 1984
- Downtown Lawrence Historic District · listed 1979
- Jackson Terrace Historic District · listed 1984
- Mechanics Block Historic District · listed 1973
- Mechanics Block Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1978
- North Canal Historic District · listed 1984
- North Canal Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2009
- Sacred Heart Parish Complex · listed 2011
- Wood Worsted Mill · listed 2010
Notable landmarks
- Bellvue Cemetery · listed 2003
- Blakeley Building · listed 2009
- Buildings at 24-30 Summer St. · listed 1985
- Engine House No. 6 · listed 2004
- Essex Company Machine Shop · listed 1972
- Essex Company Offices and Yard · listed 1979
- Gleason Building · listed 1982
- Grace Episcopal Church · listed 1976
- Great Stone Dam · listed 1977
- High Service Water Tower and Reservoir · listed 1978
- North Canal · listed 1975
- Old Public Library · listed 1978
- Rollins, John R., School · listed 2000
- Saunders, Daniel, School · listed 2011
- The South Canal & Associated Gatehouse Structure
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