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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Paisley Carter

Best companies to work for in Lawrence?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Everett G.

Lawrence vs San Francisco -which is better?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 30s, and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $73,455, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,084/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a ver...

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Lillian Watson

Affordable areas near Lawrence?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $73,455, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawrence sits at 360.1 per 100K. The weath...

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Jeremiah S.

Lawrence is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 49,284 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawrence sits at 360.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, s...

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Kai Brown

Is Lawrence getting better or worse?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this?

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Kai Brown

Relocating to Lawrence, IN -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Houston and Median household income is $73,455, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $73,455 in Lawrence. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Doe...

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Amelia Adams

Things that make Lawrence unique

Hello, With a population of 49,284, Lawrence is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 49,284 people. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor...

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Jeremiah S.

Rent in Lawrence getting crazy

Hey, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 49,284 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I thin...

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Owen Roberts

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lawrence?

The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $220,400 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 49,284 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

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sunny_chloe11

Couple moving to Lawrence from out of state

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $220,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you...

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Lillian Watson

How is the nightlife in Lawrence?

So, I'm single, late 30s, and Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $73,455 in Lawrence. Median household income is $73,455, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $220,400 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The school...

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sunny_chloe11

Honest thoughts on life in Lawrence

Random thought, I'm a 50-year-old HR manager and It's a a smaller city city with about 49,284 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Lawrence sits at 360.1 per 100K. With a population of 49,284, Lawrence is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,084/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay ar...

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Kai Brown

Lawrence in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $73,455 in Lawrence. Is this normal for Lawrence? Cheers.

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Kai Brown

Rent vs buy in Lawrence -what makes sense?

OK so I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Lawrence sits at 360.1 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely r...

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Isabella Campbell

Best companies to work for in Lawrence?

Alright, I'm single, late 30s, and Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $220,400, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,084 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not ju...

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Owen Roberts

Career opportunities in Lawrence, IN

OK so The median home value here is around $220,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $220,400 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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