At a Glance
Median Income
$62,838
$37,946 per capita
Home Value
$269,500
Zillow: $334,684
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
467/100K
2,188/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.6% smoking rate
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 $62,838 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,946. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,726 business establishments, including 335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $269,500 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,684. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Lawrence reports 467 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,188/100K. The murder rate is 5.2/100K.
Education
55.1% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population95,459
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density2,757/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,838
Per Capita$37,946
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$7,032M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A
Home Value$269,500
Rent$1,054
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$334,684
Housing Units43,649
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent467/100K
Property2,188/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault351/100K
Burglary231/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,185/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Lawrence was founded in 1854.
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.