Lawrenceville is a small town of 1,199 in Virginia, with a median household income of $46,429
and a 9.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lawrenceville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 91.0
Lawrenceville's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lawrenceville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lawrenceville, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$863
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lawrenceville's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.1 /100k
Property Crime
975.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lawrenceville is served primarily by Brunswick County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lawrenceville, VA
National Avg
School District
Brunswick County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lawrenceville sees average highs of 49.5°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Lawrenceville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lawrenceville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,900 and median rent is $863/month.
Lawrenceville's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 975.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lawrenceville are operated by Brunswick County Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lawrenceville, VA has a population of 1,199, a median household income of $46,429, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%.
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.
Lawrenceville averages 49.5°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lawrenceville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23868.
The population of Lawrenceville, Virginia is 1,199 with a median age of 28.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lawrenceville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $105,900, median household income $46,429, crime index 49 (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.
