Lawndale is a small town of 599 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $33,542
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lawndale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lawndale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lawndale 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: 87.7
Lawndale's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lawndale costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lawndale, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$769
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,542
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lawndale's violent crime rate is 500.3 per 100,000 residents
— 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
500.3 /100k
Property Crime
1466.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lawndale is served primarily by Cleveland County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lawndale, NC
National Avg
School District
Cleveland County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lawndale sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Lawndale's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lawndale roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,700 and median rent is $769/month.
Lawndale's violent crime rate is 500.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1466.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lawndale are operated by Cleveland County Schools.
The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lawndale, NC has a population of 599, a median household income of $33,542, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lawndale averages 52.6°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lawndale, North Carolina is 599 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lawndale: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,700, median household income $33,542, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawndale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
