Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Lawrence, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA scores higher on safety. Haverhill, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Lawrence, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Lawrence, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Lawrence, MA has a Walk Score of 25/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Lawrence, MA?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Lawrence, MA has a rating of 7.1/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Lawrence, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Lawrence, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$400K	N/A
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$72K ✓ Higher income	$31K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	25/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	20/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	49 min	38 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.1/10
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	Budget‑conscious familiesCommute to BostonPeople who prefer a suburban feel over urban amenities

Haverhill, MA vs Lawrence, MA

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