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Lawrence, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Queens County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,771 Population 1,820/sq mi density
$174,787 Median Income $92,758 per capita
$1,231,800 Home Value $2,060,145 Zillow
$2,188 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$174,787 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,231,800 home value, $2,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lawrence, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$174,787
133% above
$92,758 per capita
Home Value
$1,231,800
337% above
Zillow: $2,060,145
Median Rent
$2,188/mo
88% above
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.6%
118% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 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)

Income
233%
Home Value
437%
Rent
188%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
218%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawrence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $2,060,145. 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.

Safety & Crime

Lawrence reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population6,771
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,820/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$174,787
Per Capita$92,758
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$143,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,231,800
Rent$2,188
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$2,060,145
Housing Units2,163
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI36 (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?

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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.