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Lawrence, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,186
Population
666/sq mi density
$36,188
Median Income
$18,885 per capita
$106,700
Home Value
$233,949 Zillow
$586
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
38
Violent Crime/100K
1,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,188 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $586/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$106,700
62% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$586/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
393
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$106,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$233,949
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.6%
Owner-Occupied
54.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$586/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
45.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $106,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,949 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $586 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 393 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |