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Lawndale, NC
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Lawndale, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Lawndale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lawndale residents earn a median household income of $31,691 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,712. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawndale is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,612. Median rent is $827/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Lawndale reports 718 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Lawndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawndale has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.