Living in Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrence · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrence has 7,395 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $62,371 (20% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $154,600, the median rent is $788/month.
Lawrence at a glance
- Population
- 7,395
- Median age
- 49.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $62,371State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $154,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lawrence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lawrence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrence the median home value is $154,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,382 a month in housing costs.
Lawrence median household income
The median household income in Lawrence is $62,371 and the income per person is $34,673. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lawrence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,657
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.19
Lawrence demographics
- Population
- 7,395
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 3,209
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrence ›
Education in Lawrence
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrence
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Lawrence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 7,395 | $62,371 | $154,600 | $788 |
| Plymptonville | 1,076 | $82,875 | $113,000 | — |
| Pine | 102 | $108,750 | $187,500 | — |
| Clearfield | 5,873 | $54,646 | $100,400 | $691 |
| Hyde | 1,067 | $51,111 | $100,700 | $712 |
| Goshen | 401 | $48,333 | $120,800 | $582 |
| Pike | 1,911 | $83,958 | $174,800 | $532 |
| Mineral Springs | 278 | $71,806 | $82,400 | $906 |
| Union | 774 | $60,294 | $159,900 | $1,007 |
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What is the median household income in Lawrence, PA?
The median household income in Lawrence is $62,371, 20% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $154,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lawrence?
The median gross rent in Lawrence is $788 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Lawrence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Lawrence?
The median age in Lawrence is 49.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lawrence?
The average commute to work in Lawrence is 21 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrence?
The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrence?
18.7% 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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