Living in Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrence Park · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrence Park has 3,775 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $74,548 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $138,800, the median rent is $1,195/month.
Lawrence Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,775
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,548State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $138,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,195/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lawrence Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lawrence Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrence Park the median home value is $138,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,195 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Lawrence Park median household income
The median household income in Lawrence Park is $74,548 and the income per person is $34,586. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lawrence Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,597
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.40
Lawrence Park demographics
- Population
- 3,775
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 1,528
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrence Park ›
Education in Lawrence Park
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrence Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Lawrence Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Park | 3,775 | $74,548 | $138,800 | $1,195 |
| Wesleyville | 3,179 | $48,952 | $108,600 | $870 |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,753 | $93,617 | $225,800 | $966 |
| Harborcreek | 16,671 | $87,329 | $237,000 | $932 |
| Erie | 93,850 | $46,113 | $115,200 | $870 |
| Millcreek | 53,472 | $76,390 | $230,600 | $1,075 |
| Summit | 7,314 | $73,553 | $245,000 | $1,423 |
| Greene | 4,456 | $85,750 | $227,700 | $1,729 |
| Greenfield | 2,051 | $83,343 | $220,500 | $1,013 |
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What is the median household income in Lawrence Park, PA?
The median household income in Lawrence Park is $74,548, 4% 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 Park?
The median home value in Lawrence Park is $138,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lawrence Park?
The median gross rent in Lawrence Park is $1,195 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Lawrence Park, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Lawrence Park?
The median age in Lawrence Park is 39.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lawrence Park?
The average commute to work in Lawrence Park is 20 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrence Park?
The unemployment rate in Lawrence Park is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrence Park?
38.2% of adults in Lawrence Park 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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