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Living in Lawrence, IN
Explore Lawrence and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Lawrence at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population49,517
Median Household Income$74,022
Median Home Value$230,100
Median Gross Rent$1,178
Median Age34.3
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.5%
Work From Home14.6%
Homeownership66.1%
Housing Vacancy4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Lawrence is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lawrence and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Lawrence
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$230,100
Median Gross Rent$1,178
Homeownership66.1%
Housing Vacancy4.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Lawrence, IN
Median Household Income$74,022
Unemployment4.5%
Work From Home14.6%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Lawrence and how households are structured
Population49,517
Median Age34.3
Average Household Size2.5
Lawrence is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Lawrence
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Lawrence point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High84.8°F
Average Winter Low19.8°F
Annual Rainfall46.6 in.
Annual Snowfall26.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Lawrence
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Lawrence is located in Marion County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Marion County.
County Intelligence
Lawrence & Marion County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Lawrence is located in Marion County, Indiana.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lawrence.
Current NarrowTheList data for Lawrence shows a population of about 49,517. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Marion County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lawrence.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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