Lawrence, MI

Michigan · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,186 Population
$36,188 Median Income
$106,700 Home Value
$586 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
33.0 yrs Median Age
13.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
1.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.1
Education

People

Population1,186
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 67.0%

Economy

1.9/5
Median Income$36,188
Per Capita Income$18,885
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty Rate36.2%
County GDP$3,313M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$106,700
Zillow Value$233,949
Median Rent$586
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Depression29.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul27° / 75°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow87 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+73.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)11

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Work From Home3.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$36,188
Home Value$106,700
Median Rent$586
Poverty Rate36.2%
Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
Unemployment6.0%
Avg Temperature51.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,186
Population Density666 per sq mi
Median Age33.0 years
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67% Black 0.6% Hispanic 5.3% Other 27.1%
White67.0%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races27.1%

Language

English Only69.3%
Spanish Speakers30.7%
English 69.3% Spanish 30.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.8%
Health Insurance94.6%

Income

52% below avg
Median Household Income$36,188
Per Capita Income$18,885
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$986
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,208

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.0%
Poverty Rate36.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,643
County GDP$3,313M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation164
Healthcare Facilities123
Retail Stores254
Manufacturing94
Total Establishments1,643

Industry Mix

Restaurants 164 Healthcare 123 Retail 254 Manufacturing 94

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,208
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,255

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.2 min
Work From Home3.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$106,700
Zillow Home Value Index$233,949

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied45.6%

Rental Costs

50% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$586

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,255
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.86%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma12.2%
COPD9.4%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity31.0%
Depression29.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.6%
Regular Checkup77.0%
Premature Death Rate9,267 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access59.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)123
Restaurants (County)164

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

27°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.3 in
Annual Snowfall86.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation700 ft (213 m)
Land Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density666 per sq mi
Latitude42.2150°
Longitude-86.0575°
County FIPS26159

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 41.7%

Republican +15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
High School+73.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density666 per sq mi
Land Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)11

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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