Lawrence, Kansas

Kansas community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Lawrence, KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.4

C-

out of 100

Overview

Lawrence is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 96,207, part of the Lawrence, KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $340,158. Median household income is $59,834.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 96,207 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $340,158 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $59,834 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.3 minutes
  • Part of the Lawrence, KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

96,207

Source: Census ACS

$340,158

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$59,834

Source: Census ACS

19.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

99 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Douglas County (county-level results)

68%
30%
Democrat 39,582
Republican 17,523
Leans D+38.0

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 60.4/100

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

Income vs Housing 48.4/100

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

Commute Time 74.9/100

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

Crime 35/100

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

Walkability 41/100

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

Purchasing Power 45.3/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 70.4

Location

Lawrence, KS (38.9644, -95.2418)
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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.