At a Glance
Median Income
$58,606
$27,890 per capita
Home Value
$335,100
Zillow: $376,674
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
2,057/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Lawrenceville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawrenceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawrenceville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrenceville residents earn a median household income of $58,606 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,890. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,735 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrenceville is $335,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,674. Median rent is $1,457/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Lawrenceville reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,057/100K. The murder rate is 9.6/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Lawrenceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrenceville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population30,626
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density2,219/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,606
Per Capita$27,890
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$3,796M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
B
Home Value$335,100
Rent$1,457
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$376,674
Housing Units11,429
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property2,057/100K
Murder9.6/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary276/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation1,086 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lawrenceville was founded in 1821.
The median home in Lawrenceville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
28.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.