At a Glance
Median Income
$71,281
$33,300 per capita
Home Value
$124,500
Zillow: $194,885
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
48.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
How Lawrence Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawrence Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawrence Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence Park residents earn a median household income of $71,281 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,300. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,731 business establishments, including 629 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence Park is $124,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,885. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 48.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
35.7% of adults in Lawrence Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,786
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,058/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,281
Per Capita$33,300
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$15,024M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,500
Rent$1,169
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$194,885
Housing Units1,585
Rent Burden48.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation659 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrence Park was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 629 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.