In Lawrence, South Dakota, the median home price is $454,224, compared with the South Dakota median of $314,684; median household income is $73,384; the population is 27,233; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 202.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lawrence at a glance
Population
27,233
Median Household Income
$73,384
Typical Home Value
$454,224
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
202.2
Avg Commute Time
19.1
About Lawrence
Lawrence has a population of 27,233. The median home value is $454,224, 44% above the South Dakota median. Median household income is $73,384 (2% below the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are Spearfish, North Lawrence, and Lead.
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
8 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Dakota
Every county in South Dakota, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in South Dakota
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in South Dakota
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in South Dakota by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in South Dakota
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in South Dakota
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in South Dakota
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in South Dakota
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in South Dakota
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in South Dakota
- 10Best school ratingsSouth Dakota School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in South Dakota
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in South Dakota
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in South Dakota
Lawrence at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lawrence?
- Lawrence has a population of 27,233 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lawrence?
- The median home value in Lawrence is $454,224. 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 $73,384 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lawrence in?
- Lawrence is in South Dakota.
- How many towns are in Lawrence?
- Lawrence contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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