Living in Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrence · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrence has 1,154 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $66,250 (15% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $217,200, the median rent is $1,037/month.
Lawrence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lawrence at a glance
- Population
- 1,154
- Median age
- 47.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $217,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,037/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lawrence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lawrence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrence the median home value is $217,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,204 a month in housing costs.
Lawrence median household income
The median household income in Lawrence is $66,250 and the income per person is $57,070. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lawrence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 590
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.96
Lawrence demographics
- Population
- 1,154
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 590
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrence ›
Education in Lawrence
48% of adults 25 and older in Lawrence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrence
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Lawrence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 1,154 | $66,250 | $217,200 | $1,037 |
| Hendersonville | 243 | $73,289 | $216,000 | — |
| Thompsonville | 3,646 | $128,422 | $436,900 | — |
| McMurray | 4,286 | $155,077 | $391,700 | — |
| Upper St. Clair | 20,863 | $163,409 | $431,800 | $2,038 |
| Peters | 23,167 | $145,979 | $461,400 | $1,487 |
| Southpointe | 3,136 | $106,644 | $569,600 | $1,649 |
| Cecil | 14,925 | $105,303 | $347,000 | $1,540 |
| Cecil-Bishop | 2,910 | $94,267 | $305,500 | $1,352 |
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What is the median household income in Lawrence, PA?
The median household income in Lawrence is $66,250, 15% 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 $217,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lawrence?
The median gross rent in Lawrence is $1,037 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Lawrence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Lawrence?
The median age in Lawrence is 47.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lawrence?
The average commute to work in Lawrence is 20 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrence?
The unemployment rate in Lawrence is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrence?
48% 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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