At a Glance
Median Income
$70,338
$42,451 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $295,255
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
3,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lawnside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawnside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawnside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawnside residents earn a median household income of $70,338 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,451. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawnside is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,255. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Lawnside reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,619/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Lawnside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawnside has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,124
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density2,185/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,338
Per Capita$42,451
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,100
Rent$1,034
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$295,255
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property3,619/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault209/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawnside was built in 1969.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.