Living in Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrenceville · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrenceville has 3,924 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $122,614 (18% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $411,900, the median rent is $2,241/month.
Lawrenceville at a glance
- Population
- 3,924
- Median age
- 43.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $122,614State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $411,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,241/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lawrenceville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lawrenceville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrenceville the median home value is $411,900, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,241 per month, which is 42% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,555 a month in housing costs.
Lawrenceville median household income
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $122,614 and the income per person is $66,857. 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lawrenceville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,852
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.20
Lawrenceville demographics
- Population
- 3,924
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 1,784
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrenceville ›
Education in Lawrenceville
71.3% of adults 25 and older in Lawrenceville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 41.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrenceville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 32.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Lawrenceville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 3,924 | $122,614 | $411,900 | $2,241 |
| Lawrence | 32,313 | $130,142 | $439,700 | $2,020 |
| Pennington | 2,827 | $192,586 | $672,900 | $1,886 |
| Ewing | 35,604 | $91,267 | $294,400 | $1,679 |
| Mercerville | 13,535 | $128,277 | $358,600 | $1,621 |
| Princeton | 30,756 | $192,079 | $1,050,600 | $2,636 |
| Trenton | 90,338 | $52,537 | $160,700 | $1,294 |
| West Windsor | 30,479 | $197,190 | $776,400 | $2,327 |
| Hopewell | 1,823 | $145,114 | $586,600 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, NJ?
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $122,614, 18% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $411,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lawrenceville?
The median gross rent in Lawrenceville is $2,241 per month, about 42% of household income.
Is Lawrenceville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Lawrenceville?
The median age in Lawrenceville is 43.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lawrenceville?
The average commute to work in Lawrenceville is 28 minutes; 32.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrenceville?
The unemployment rate in Lawrenceville is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrenceville?
71.3% 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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