At a Glance
Median Income
$174,787
$92,758 per capita
Home Value
$1,231,800
Zillow: $2,259,331
Median Rent
$2,188/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.6%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
6.7% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $174,787 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,758. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,150 business establishments, including 5,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $1,231,800 , 337% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,259,331. Median rent is $2,188/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
73.6% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(118% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,771
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,820/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$174,787
Per Capita$92,758
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,231,800
Rent$2,188
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$2,259,331
Housing Units2,163
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+33.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute43 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed273 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries64
Did You Know?
Lawrence was founded in 1897.
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1963.
14.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 273 Mbps.
There are 5,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.