At a Glance
Median Income
$83,538
$32,199 per capita
Home Value
$726,000
Zillow: $774,951
Median Rent
$1,847/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
594/100K
1,869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
13.0% smoking rate
How Lawndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawndale a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawndale residents earn a median household income of $83,538 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,199. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawndale is $726,000 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $774,951. Median rent is $1,847/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Lawndale reports 594 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,869/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Lawndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawndale has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population31,113
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density15,793/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born37.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,538
Per Capita$32,199
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
D
Home Value$726,000
Rent$1,847
Ownership37.8%
Zillow$774,951
Housing Units10,164
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent594/100K
Property1,869/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault368/100K
Burglary209/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation62 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Lawndale was founded in 1959.
The median home in Lawndale was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
37.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.