Lawrenceville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,149 Population 999/sq mi density
$39,833 Median Income $26,084 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $127,868 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,833 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $872/mo rent
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: $127,868
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
48% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lawrenceville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $127,868. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,149
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,833
Per Capita$26,084
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,197M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$872
Ownership39.7%
Zillow$127,868
Housing Units515
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.