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Lawrenceville, NJ
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Lawrenceville, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Lawrenceville a Good Place to Live?
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 6.4% (78% 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.
Safety & Crime
Lawrenceville reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.