At a Glance
Median Income
$118,482
$66,539 per capita
Home Value
$413,600
Zillow: $659,773
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
72.0%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
7.4% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrenceville residents earn a median household income of $118,482 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,539. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrenceville is $413,600 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $659,773. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
72.0% of adults in Lawrenceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrenceville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,947
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density3,795/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$118,482
Per Capita$66,539
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$413,600
Rent$2,250
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$659,773
Housing Units1,791
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation180 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.0%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+40.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrenceville was built in 1983.
32.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.