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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 80.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.2% |
| 43% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,482 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,539 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.16% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 32.0% |
| Census Median | $413,600 |
| 47% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,250 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.16% |
| Obesity | 21.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3026°N, 74.7385°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 72.0% |
| 114% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,795/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 32.0% |