At a Glance
Median Income
$57,903
$27,827 per capita
Home Value
$393,500
Zillow: $497,255
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
674/100K
1,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $57,903 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,827. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $393,500 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,255. Median rent is $1,569/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Lawrence reports 674 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,189/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population88,297
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density12,741/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,903
Per Capita$27,827
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
C+
Home Value$393,500
Rent$1,569
Ownership30.3%
Zillow$497,255
Housing Units31,407
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent674/100K
Property1,189/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault522/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain58.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Beverly Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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