Jeremiah S. living Dec 12, 2025

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, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to.

Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Plenty of shopping options
- Active local events
- Good airport connections

Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Poor road conditions
It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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