At a Glance
Median Income
$38,929
$29,580 per capita
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.6% 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
2.4 / 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 $38,929 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,580. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,614 business establishments, including 239 restaurants.
Education
13.0% of adults in Lawrenceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrenceville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population332
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density678/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,929
Per Capita$29,580
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$6,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,077
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$173,445
Housing Units166
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrenceville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 239 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.