Lawrence, MA vs Tavares, FL
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
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 12.0). Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 125). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 88,172 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Lawrence has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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