At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$21,362 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
Zillow: $236,965
Median Rent
$670/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
24.3%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
18.7% smoking rate
How Lawtey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawtey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawtey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawtey residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,362. The unemployment rate stands at 24.3% (575% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawtey is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,965. Median rent is $670/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
7.7% of adults in Lawtey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawtey has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,317
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans27.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$21,362
Unemployment24.3%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$670
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$236,965
Housing Units318
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death17,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation157 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute47 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawtey was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.