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Crime in Lawndale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lawndale. Key points include:
There were 729 total crimes in Lawndale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawndale is 2,458.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawndale is 593.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lawndale is 1,865.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lawndale is 16.03% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lawndale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lawndale / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 729 | 2,458.9 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 176 | 593.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 61 | 205.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 109 | 367.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 553 | 1,865.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 62 | 209.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 332 | 1,119.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 159 | 536.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lawndale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lawndale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lawndale is 159 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lawndale is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lawndale is $777,393.
The median income in Lawndale is $85,441.
Lawndale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lawndale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lawndale | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 260 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lawndale, CA Weather
The average high in Lawndale is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lawndale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lawndale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lawndale
The current population in Lawndale is 30,781. The population has decreased 5.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,781 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 31,113 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 31,553 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 32,035 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 32,533 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 32,819 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 33,007 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 33,191 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 33,161 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 33,231 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 33,155 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 32,950 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 32,807 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 32,652 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 32,552 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lawndale
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Lawndale is:
14.4% White with 4,444 White residents.
6.4% African American with 1,966 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 115 American Indian residents.
11.1% Asian with 3,424 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 772 Two Or More residents.
65.1% Hispanic with 20,038 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lawndale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 65.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lawndale
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Lawndale is 48.6% female with 14,959 female residents.
Lawndale is 51.4% male with 15,821 male residents.
| Gender | Lawndale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lawndale for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Lawndale completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Lawndale completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Lawndale completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lawndale completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Lawndale completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Lawndale completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Lawndale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lawndale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Lawndale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lawndale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lawndale, California
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2.0% of households in Lawndale earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Lawndale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Lawndale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Lawndale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Lawndale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Lawndale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Lawndale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.3% of households in Lawndale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Lawndale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Lawndale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lawndale | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
