Lawrence, MA vs Passaic, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Lawrence leads in crime level (12.0 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 72). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 88,172 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+2.9 |
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66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
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65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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