At a Glance
Median Income
$73,455
$36,911 per capita
Home Value
$220,400
Zillow: $265,308
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
2,199/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawrence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawrence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $73,455 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,045 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $220,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,308. Median rent is $1,084/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Lawrence reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,199/100K. The murder rate is 8.1/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population49,284
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,455
Per Capita$36,911
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,400
Rent$1,084
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$265,308
Housing Units20,275
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent360/100K
Property2,199/100K
Murder8.1/100K
Assault162/100K
Burglary318/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,434/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation853 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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