Living in Lawson, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawson · Census data 2020–2024
Lawson has 2,905 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $65,941 (7% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $186,000, the median rent is $1,005/month.
Lawson at a glance
- Population
- 2,905
- Median age
- 32.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,941State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $186,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lawson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lawson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawson the median home value is $186,000, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,296 a month in housing costs.
Lawson median household income
The median household income in Lawson is $65,941 and the income per person is $30,550. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lawson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,102
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.84
Lawson demographics
- Population
- 2,905
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 1,008
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawson ›
Education in Lawson
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Lawson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Lawson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson | 2,905 | $65,941 | $186,000 | $1,005 |
| Excelsior Estates | 239 | $79,844 | $53,500 | $1,305 |
| Homestead | 146 | $66,250 | $131,300 | $633 |
| Vibbard | 244 | $94,250 | $289,300 | — |
| Crystal Lakes | 436 | $69,107 | $152,300 | — |
| Holt | 440 | $73,125 | $196,300 | $886 |
| Excelsior Springs | 10,484 | $72,609 | $186,800 | $975 |
| Wood Heights | 784 | $89,688 | $212,800 | $1,446 |
| Prathersville | 100 | $72,917 | $240,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Lawson, MO?
The median household income in Lawson is $65,941, 7% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lawson?
The median home value in Lawson is $186,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lawson?
The median gross rent in Lawson is $1,005 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Lawson, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Lawson?
The median age in Lawson is 32.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lawson?
The average commute to work in Lawson is 25 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawson?
The unemployment rate in Lawson is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawson?
18.4% of adults in Lawson 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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