What are the schools like in Lawrence, IL?

School district data for Lawrence is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lawrence?

The median household income in Lawrence, IL is $92,303 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 Lawrence, IL?

Lawrence has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Lawrence, IL affordable or expensive?

Lawrence's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lawrence is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lawrence, IL?

Lawrence has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lawrence, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lawrence is a small town of 201 in Illinois, with a median household income of $92,303 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Lawrence stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Lawrence 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: 102.6

Lawrence's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lawrence costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lawrence, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,303	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lawrence's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

580.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lawrence, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawrence sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawrence, IL
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lawrence, IL	National Avg
Population	201	—
Median Age	31.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	2.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harvard, IL 1 mi Chemung, IL 2 mi Big Foot Prairie, IL 4 mi Big Foot Prairie, WI 4 mi Capron, IL 6 mi

Lawrence vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrence, IL affordable or expensive?

Lawrence's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lawrence roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $232,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lawrence, IL?

Lawrence's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lawrence?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lawrence, IL a good place to live?

Lawrence, IL has a population of 201, a median household income of $92,303, 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 Lawrence?

Lawrence averages 29.2°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lawrence?

The population of Lawrence, Illinois is 201 with a median age of 31.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lawrence?

Key numbers for living in Lawrence: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $232,100, median household income $92,303, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawrence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.