In Lawrence, Illinois, the median home price is $99,537, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $55,324; the population is 15,031; schools rate 3.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 33.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lawrence at a glance
Population
15,031
Median Household Income
$55,324
Typical Home Value
$99,537
School District Rating
3.5
Violent Crime Rate
33.0
Avg Commute Time
20.8
About Lawrence
Lawrence has a population of 15,031. The median home value is $99,537, 67% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $55,324 (34% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Lawrence, Christy, and Bridgeport.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lawrence
9 towns, by population.
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Lawrence at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lawrence?
- Lawrence has a population of 15,031 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lawrence?
- The median home value in Lawrence is $99,537. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lawrence?
- Median household income in Lawrence is $55,324 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lawrence in?
- Lawrence is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Lawrence?
- Lawrence contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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