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Lawtey, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Union County County
Lawtey, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Lawtey a Good Place to Live?
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 17.9% (397% 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 $223,122. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lawtey reports 554 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 69°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.