Living in Lawrenceville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrenceville · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrenceville has 3,941 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $41,005 (51% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $71,300, the median rent is $782/month.
Lawrenceville at a glance
- Population
- 3,941
- Median age
- 38.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,005State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $71,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lawrenceville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lawrenceville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrenceville the median home value is $71,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $863 a month in housing costs.
Lawrenceville median household income
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $41,005 and the income per person is $24,593. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lawrenceville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,966
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.38
Lawrenceville demographics
- Population
- 3,941
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,619
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrenceville ›
Education in Lawrenceville
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Lawrenceville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrenceville
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Lawrenceville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 3,941 | $41,005 | $71,300 | $782 |
| Bridgeport | 1,826 | $53,036 | $72,100 | $675 |
| St. Francisville | 736 | $70,833 | $63,900 | $950 |
| Sumner | 2,252 | $55,625 | $46,000 | $738 |
| Vincennes | 16,586 | $53,637 | $111,600 | $793 |
| Flat Rock | 337 | $51,667 | $66,600 | — |
| Allendale | 499 | $60,000 | $91,000 | — |
| Bruceville | 446 | $55,000 | $92,700 | $675 |
| Claremont | 195 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, IL?
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $41,005, 51% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lawrenceville?
The median home value in Lawrenceville is $71,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lawrenceville?
The median gross rent in Lawrenceville is $782 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Lawrenceville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Lawrenceville?
The median age in Lawrenceville is 38.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lawrenceville?
The average commute to work in Lawrenceville is 20 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrenceville?
The unemployment rate in Lawrenceville is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrenceville?
15.5% of adults in Lawrenceville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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