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Compare Lawrence to Amherst Center

This post compares Lawrence, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Lawrence (city) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 79,497 20,084
Income (median) $32,265 $41,948
Home Value (median) $238,200 $327,100
White 54% 76%
Black 6% 5%
Asian 2% 12%
With Kids 42% 18%
Age (median) 31 20
Rentals 71% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Lawrence or Amherst Center?
A: Lawrence has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 79497 compared with 20084 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lawrence or in Amherst Center?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Lawrence.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Lawrence or Amherst Center?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Lawrence.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lawrence does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 71% for Lawrence versus 63% for Amherst Center.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lawrence may include: Chelsea, Lynn, and Everett.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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