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Lawrence, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Douglas County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
95,459
Population
2,757/sq mi density
$62,838
Median Income
$37,946 per capita
$269,500
Home Value
$322,757 Zillow
$1,054
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,838 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$269,500 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$269,500
4% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
34% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
43,649
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$269,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$322,757
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median List Price
$339,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.9%
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$702/mo
1 Bedroom
$753/mo
2 Bedroom
$947/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,223/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,397/mo
Census median rent:
$1,054/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,418/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
27
Price Drops
8.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Active Inventory
184
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $269,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,757 |
| Median Sale Price | $315,000 |
| Median List Price | $339,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $196 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,054 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,418 |
| FMR Studio | $702 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $753 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $947 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,223 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,397 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.7% |
| Homes Sold | 27 |
| Active Inventory | 184 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $196 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 43,649 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |