What are the schools like in Lawrenceville, GA?

Lawrenceville is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lawrenceville?

The median household income in Lawrenceville, GA is $55,608 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Lawrenceville, GA?

Lawrenceville has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Lawrenceville, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lawrenceville, GA affordable or expensive?

Lawrenceville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lawrenceville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $286,400 and the median rent is $1,341 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lawrenceville, GA?

Lawrenceville has a violent crime rate of 324.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2172.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lawrenceville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Lawrenceville is a small city of 30,465 in Georgia, with a median household income of $55,608 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Lawrenceville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lawrenceville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lawrenceville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Lawrenceville's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lawrenceville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lawrenceville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,341	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,608	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lawrenceville's violent crime rate is 324.1 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

324.1 /100k

Property Crime

2172.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lawrenceville is served primarily by Gwinnett County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lawrenceville, GA	National Avg
School District	Gwinnett County	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	29	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawrenceville sees average highs of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawrenceville, GA
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lawrenceville, GA	National Avg
Population	30,465	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	35.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	35.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.6%	18.9%
Asian	7.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grayson, GA 5 mi Dacula, GA 6 mi Snellville, GA 6 mi Suwanee, GA 8 mi Lilburn, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

30046 30043 30044

Lawrenceville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrenceville, GA affordable or expensive?

Lawrenceville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lawrenceville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $286,400 and median rent is $1,341/month.

What is the crime rate in Lawrenceville, GA?

Lawrenceville's violent crime rate is 324.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2172.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lawrenceville?

Public schools in Lawrenceville are operated by Gwinnett County. The district has 82 elementary, 29 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lawrenceville, GA a good place to live?

Lawrenceville, GA has a population of 30,465, a median household income of $55,608, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lawrenceville?

Lawrenceville averages 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lawrenceville?

Lawrenceville, GA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 30046, 30043, 30044.

What is the population of Lawrenceville?

The population of Lawrenceville, Georgia is 30,465 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lawrenceville?

Key numbers for living in Lawrenceville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $286,400, median household income $55,608, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawrenceville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.