Lawrenceville, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Lawrenceville is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,947. Residents earn $118,482 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,947 Population 3,795/sq mi density
$118,482 Median Income $66,539 per capita
$413,600 Home Value
$2,250 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$118,482 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$413,600 home value, $2,250/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,482
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $413,600
47% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 72.0%
114% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,250
93% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.1%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lawrenceville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,947
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density3,795/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$118,482
Per Capita$66,539
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$413,600
Rent$2,250
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.4%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.0%
High School+98.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute32 min
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Is Lawrenceville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lawrenceville receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lawrenceville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lawrenceville is $118,482, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Lawrenceville among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lawrenceville is $413,600, 47% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Lawrenceville is a highly educated community — 72.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Lawrenceville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Lawrenceville has a population of 3,947 with a density of 3,795 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.1%), with 6.3% Black.

Population

3,947
Total Population
3,795
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrenceville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.8%
3% above US avg
Spanish19.2%
43% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lawrenceville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lawrenceville is $118,482, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Lawrenceville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,482
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,539
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.4 min
Work from Home32.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lawrenceville is $413,600, 47% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,250 (93% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$413,600
47% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,250
93% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate3.16%
In Lawrenceville, 21.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.4% report depression. 15.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lawrenceville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.1%
34% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure23.9%
Asthma8.8%
COPD3.3%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression16.4%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: Lawrenceville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Lawrenceville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density3,795/sq mi
Coordinates40.3026°N, 74.7385°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 72.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (114% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+72.0%
114% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,795/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.4 min
Work from Home32.0%

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