Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Lawrence Park is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,786. Residents earn $71,281 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lawrence Park receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Lawrence Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lawrence Park is $71,281, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lawrence Park is $124,500, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lawrence Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches, including 104.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,281 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,300 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,029 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,216 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,731 |
| County GDP | $15,024M |
| Restaurants | 629 |
| Healthcare | 888 |
| Retail | 891 |
| Manufacturing | 465 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,888 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.53% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $124,500 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $277,400 |
| Median List Price | $277,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $81 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,169 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,888 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 888 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.0 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1506°N, 80.0230°W |
| County FIPS | 42049 |
Winner: Republican by 1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.7% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,058/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 888 |
| Restaurants | 629 |
| Retail Stores | 891 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |