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Lawrenceville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,149 Population 999/sq mi density
$39,833 Median Income $26,084 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $114,444 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lawrenceville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,833
47% below
$26,084 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
61% below
Zillow: $114,444
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
74% below
1,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
48% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
53%
Home Value
39%
Rent
75%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawrenceville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $39,833 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,084. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 527 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lawrenceville is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,444. Median rent is $872/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Lawrenceville reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Lawrenceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lawrenceville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,149
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,833
Per Capita$26,084
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,197M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$872
Ownership39.7%
Zillow$114,444
Housing Units515
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property1,007/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity47.6%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation223 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lawrenceville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.