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Lawrenceville.
About
Life in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville is a practical choice if you want Atlanta access without being in the city itself—your 33-minute average commute gets you to jobs and culture, but you'll be relying on a car for most daily errands. The job market is solid, particularly in healthcare and education, with a 3.4% unemployment rate, and median household income sits at $61,561. Housing costs are reasonable compared to closer-in Atlanta suburbs, with median home values around $350,600 and rentals averaging $1,457 monthly, though the market is tightening with only a 1.8% homeowner vacancy rate.
Lawrenceville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
29.5%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lawrenceville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lawrenceville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.3%), and 26.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lawrenceville
In Lawrenceville, rent runs 16% above the GA average, and home values are 16% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,719
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $374,021 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Lawrenceville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lawrenceville is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lawrenceville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute32.1 min avg
How Lawrenceville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lawrenceville, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 40% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lawrenceville runs 40% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
198.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,660.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lawrenceville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gwinnett County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gwinnett County, which includes Lawrenceville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $102,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $247,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $327,500 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Lawrenceville is about 3% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gwinnett County, which includes Lawrenceville, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gwinnett County, county-wide
Lawrenceville is about 3% of Gwinnett County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lawrenceville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Hot Days/Year
37
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 5.04" |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 4.40" |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 5.19" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.27" |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 4.17" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 4.87" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.27" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 4.04" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 2.49" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
18.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Summitridge Center- Psychiatry & Addictive Med
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Snellville
Northside Hospital Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Duluth
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.1 mi away · Johns Creek
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Lawrenceville
Public · 4-year · 11,344 students · in-state tuition $4,532 · 25% graduate · median earnings $48,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
17 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
34 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
98 mi awayCities Near Lawrenceville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lawrenceville FAQ
Is Lawrenceville, Georgia affordable?⌄
Lawrenceville's median rent is $1,613/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $61,561/year. Median home value is $350,600.
Is Lawrenceville, Georgia safe?⌄
Lawrenceville's violent crime rate was 199 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1660 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lawrenceville, Georgia?⌄
Lawrenceville has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lawrenceville, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Lawrenceville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,613/month and median household income is $61,561/year. The median home value is $350,600. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lawrenceville, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Lawrenceville is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from