Living in Lawrenceville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawrenceville · Census data 2020–2024
Lawrenceville has 1,272 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $33,611 (64% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $126,700, the median rent is $837/month.
Lawrenceville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lawrenceville at a glance
- Population
- 1,272
- Median age
- 32.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,611State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $126,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $837/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lawrenceville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lawrenceville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawrenceville the median home value is $126,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,144 a month in housing costs.
Lawrenceville median household income
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $33,611 and the income per person is $26,754. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lawrenceville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 608
- Owner-occupied
- 35.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.06
Lawrenceville demographics
- Population
- 1,272
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 574
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawrenceville ›
Education in Lawrenceville
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Lawrenceville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawrenceville
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Lawrenceville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 1,272 | $33,611 | $126,700 | $837 |
| Alberta | 345 | $41,964 | $91,800 | $632 |
| Brodnax | 414 | $82,396 | $127,500 | $1,223 |
| Gasburg | 485 | $77,917 | $323,800 | — |
| La Crosse | 550 | $33,750 | $105,400 | $1,044 |
| South Hill | 4,786 | $66,023 | $242,700 | $1,132 |
| McKenney | 518 | $52,500 | $212,000 | $950 |
| Emporia | 5,547 | $51,899 | $148,500 | $1,037 |
| Bracey | 1,242 | $64,605 | $238,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lawrenceville, VA?
The median household income in Lawrenceville is $33,611, 64% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $126,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lawrenceville?
The median gross rent in Lawrenceville is $837 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Lawrenceville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Lawrenceville?
The median age in Lawrenceville is 32.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lawrenceville?
The average commute to work in Lawrenceville is 28 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawrenceville?
The unemployment rate in Lawrenceville is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawrenceville?
18.1% 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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