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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Genesis Martinez

Considering Lawndale vs Chicago -help me decide

Random thought, Median household income is $83,538, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is concerning. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night lif...

1 replies 19 upvotes moving
Zoe Myers

Things Lawndale needs to improve

Rent is about $1,847/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $726,000 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies ...

0 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Grace Moore

Studio apartments in Lawndale -options?

Hello, Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,847 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to ...

3 replies 14 upvotes housing
Gabriel Ruiz

How are the schools in Lawndale?

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,113 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned?

8 replies 6 upvotes qa
la_nicholas

Biggest downsides of living in Lawndale?

First post here. Military spouse here. With a population of 31,113, Lawndale is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown ...

11 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Adrian Rogers

Affordable areas near Lawndale?

Hello, Rent is about $1,847/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

14 replies 10 upvotes housing
Naomi Ramirez

Top 5 things I love about Lawndale

The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is concerning. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Pr...

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Grace Kim

Biggest downsides of living in Lawndale?

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and With a population of 31,113, Lawndale is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

12 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Hudson S.

Most overrated things about Lawndale

Been living here since 2024. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 8.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawndale sits at 381.7 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-...

15 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Gregory S.

Affordable areas near Lawndale?

OK so Been living here since 2013. With a population of 31,113, Lawndale is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $83,538 in Lawndale. Rent is about $1,847/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not...

2 replies 16 upvotes housing
la_nicholas

Considering Lawndale vs Baltimore -help me decide

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,113 people. Median household income is $83,538, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

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Ronald M.

Worst things about Lawndale nobody talks about

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,847 for rent here. Rent is about $1,847/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Gabriel Ruiz

Is it worth buying in Lawndale?

Random thought, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Household incomes average around $83,538 in Lawndale. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

6 replies 30 upvotes housing
Cameron Ortiz

Best industries in Lawndale right now

OK so I've been here for 10 years and The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is concerning. You can expect to pay around $1,847 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

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Genesis Martinez

Dog-friendly places in Lawndale?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,847/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $83,538 in Lawndale. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawndale sits at 381.7 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development...

3 replies 20 upvotes qa
Gregory S.

Anyone else love living in Lawndale?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $726,000, which is pretty steep.

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