Living in Lawrence, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrence · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrence has 96,051 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $65,009 (12% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $292,700, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Lawrence at a glance
- Population
- 96,051
- Median age
- 29.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $65,009State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $292,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lawrence a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Kansas median; home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lawrence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrence the median home value is $292,700, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,904 a month in housing costs.
Lawrence median household income
The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009 and the income per person is $39,194. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Lawrence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 44,098
- Owner-occupied
- 43.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.15
Lawrence demographics
- Population
- 96,051
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 41,129
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrence ›
Education in Lawrence
55.8% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 26.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrence
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Lawrence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 96,051 | $65,009 | $292,700 | $1,091 |
| Lecompton | 736 | $68,977 | $203,800 | $925 |
| Eudora | 6,119 | $118,184 | $280,100 | $1,222 |
| Perry | 1,069 | $82,375 | $174,000 | $798 |
| Linwood | 312 | $65,994 | $215,800 | $1,042 |
| Baldwin City | 4,911 | $72,941 | $249,500 | $858 |
| Tonganoxie | 5,891 | $80,109 | $261,700 | $1,224 |
| De Soto | 6,414 | $104,000 | $422,400 | $1,158 |
| McLouth | 864 | $73,967 | $202,500 | $994 |
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What is the median household income in Lawrence, KS?
The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009, 12% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lawrence?
The median home value in Lawrence is $292,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Lawrence?
The median gross rent in Lawrence is $1,091 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Lawrence, KS a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Kansas median; home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Lawrence?
The median age in Lawrence is 29.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Lawrence?
The average commute to work in Lawrence is 20 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrence?
The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrence?
55.8% of adults in Lawrence 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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