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Lawrence, KS

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Lawrence.

Population: 102,891 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lawrence, KS is $329,992 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $346,750 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,558/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$329,992

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$329,992
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$329,992
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$346,750
Median list price
$322,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
163
For-sale inventory
257
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
291
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
100

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,558/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,272/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,761/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,126/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
Schools include
Cordley Elem, Hillcrest Elem, New York Elem, Woodlawn Elem, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
124
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Commodities, Inc. (21.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.8°F
Average high
65.6°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
10.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,228
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
21
Hospitals include
LMH, SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH OTTAWA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-301 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
42.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,684
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,058
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
377

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LawrenceState medianUS median
Typical home value$329,992$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$346,750$230,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,558/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,684$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lawrence, KS?
$329,992.
What is the median sale price in Lawrence, KS?
$346,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Lawrence, KS?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Lawrence, KS?
Typical rent: $1,558/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lawrence, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Lawrence, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 124 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lawrence, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lawrence, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lawrence, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lawrence, KS?
18 schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lawrence, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lawrence, KS?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lawrence, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Lawrence

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