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Cost of living in Lawrence summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lawrence. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lawrence is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lawrence is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lawrence is $331,112.
The median income in Lawrence is $65,009.
Lawrence's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lawrence Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lawrence | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 110 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 89 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lawrence, KS Weather
The average high in Lawrence is 65.2° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 63.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 13.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Lawrence, KS Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Lawrence
Lawrence Kansas is one of my favorite places. Lawrence is located a quick drive west of Kansas City, MO and KS. Lawrence is the home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Lawrence is known for having a great night life with a great music and art scene. Some of my favorite memories as a young adult is from my college years at Lawrence, sitting on the hill to watch football games, enjoying beverages and delicious food on Mass Street and meeting lots of varied people.
Like most college towns, Lawrence always has something going on at a reasonable price. Between the two universities in town, there is always a play, a music event, a sports event and other activities. Also being minutes from Kansas City via I 70, you will never be bored in Lawrence.
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Lawrence Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lawrence
The current population in Lawrence is 96,051. The population has increased 11.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96,051 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 95,459 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 95,103 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 94,745 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 97,348 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 96,369 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 95,294 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 93,954 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 92,611 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 91,305 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 90,194 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 88,921 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 87,963 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 87,157 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 86,426 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lawrence
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Lawrence is:
73.0% White with 70,152 White residents.
4.8% African American with 4,586 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 1,071 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 4,932 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 352 Other residents.
7.6% Two Or More with 7,330 Two Or More residents.
7.9% Hispanic with 7,614 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lawrence | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.6% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lawrence
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Lawrence is 51.2% female with 49,153 female residents.
Lawrence is 48.8% male with 46,898 male residents.
| Gender | Lawrence | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lawrence for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Lawrence completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Lawrence completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Lawrence completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lawrence completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Lawrence completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Lawrence completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Lawrence completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Lawrence completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Lawrence completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lawrence | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lawrence, Kansas
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7.2% of households in Lawrence earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Lawrence earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Lawrence earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Lawrence earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Lawrence earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Lawrence earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Lawrence earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Lawrence earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Lawrence earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.8% of households in Lawrence earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lawrence | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.8% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
