Here's what it costs to live in Lawrence, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, while the typical home is valued around $292,700. Households earn a median of $65,009 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$65,009
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,091
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$292,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$895
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,006
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,182
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,644
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
96,051
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,068
Per month
Avg Home Value
$304,500
Census ACS
January Avg
30°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.3
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.1%
What is the cost of living index for Lawrence?
The cost of living index for Lawrence is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lawrence?
The median gross rent in Lawrence is $1,091 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lawrence?
The median household income in Lawrence is $65,009 per year.
What is the median home value in Lawrence?
The median home value in Lawrence is $292,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lawrence?
Air quality data for Lawrence is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lawrence?
Tax data for Kansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
