Lawrence, Indiana

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Midwest Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74

C

out of 100

Overview

Lawrence is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 49,235, part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $271,470. Median household income is $70,762.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 49,235 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $271,470 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $70,762 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.1 minutes
  • Part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

49,235

Source: Census ACS

$271,470

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$70,762

Source: Census ACS

25.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lawrence County (county-level results)

24%
75%
Democrat 5,010
Republican 15,830
Leans R+51.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 75.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 71.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 57.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74

Location

Lawrence, IN (38.8400, -86.4881)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.