Living in Lawrence
Lawrence sits on the Merrimack River in the Merrimack Valley, next to Andover, Methuen and North Andover. It was one of the first planned industrial cities in the country, built around huge textile mills along the river. Generations of immigrants came here to work, which is why Lawrence is often called the Immigrant City. Today it is home to one of the largest Latino communities in Massachusetts, with deep Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, and Spanish is heard everywhere, from shops and restaurants to city services.
Homes you will find
- Two- and three-family homes, including many classic triple-deckers
- Single-family homes, especially in the quieter southern and western parts of the city
- Apartments and condos in converted mill buildings along the river
- Mixed-use buildings with stores below and apartments above
Getting around
The Lawrence stop on the MBTA Haverhill Line is at the McGovern Transportation Center, with trains to North Station in Boston. I-495 runs through the city, and I-93 is a short drive away, which makes Lawrence convenient for jobs across the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Local buses connect Lawrence with nearby towns.
Parks and everyday life
Lawrence Heritage State Park, run by the state, tells the story of the mill workers and the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike, with a visitor center in a restored boarding house and an esplanade along the river. The city has neighborhood parks, a large Latino business district and a busy food scene. Northern Essex Community College has a campus in Lawrence. The city runs its own public school system, and families can get school details directly from Lawrence Public Schools.
Who Lawrence suits
Lawrence is a strong option for first-time buyers, owner-occupants who want to live in one unit and rent the others, and investors looking at multi-families.
Interested in Lawrence? Ask Suad about recent sales and multi-family options, in English, Spanish (with Diana) or Bosnian.
