Introduction
Relocating to Lawrence, KS

Lawrence, Kansas has so much to offer its residents—a fascinating history, arts, entertainment, and sports—all conveniently located near Kansas City. For those who want to relocate to Lawrence, the real estate market is brimming with great housing opportunities that appeal to people from all walks of life. With a low median home price in the high $100,000s, real estate in Lawrence is affordable to first time homebuyers, growing families, and empty nesters alike. Lawrence properties for sale include condominiums, townhouses, single family homes and large estates that are located in a variety of distinct neighborhoods. There are many historic homes for sale in Lawrence, as well as newer traditional homes located in suburban-style atmospheres. No matter what type of housing you are looking for, the real estate market in Lawrence has what you need to start a great life in this culturally-rich college town. Come and see for yourself why Lawrence attracts many new residents every year. With a team of expert real estate agents ready to help you, finding your dream home in Lawrence, KS has become easier than ever.

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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 83,223
Population Density 2,961 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 41,643
Male Population 41,580
Median Age 27.32 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 86%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE-LENEXA
Distance to BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE-LENEXA 28 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Distance to UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 0 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 34,513
Family Households 17,421
Average Family Size 2.89
Average Household Income $55,393
Median Household Income $42,924
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 86%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.98
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.88
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.48
Murder Risk (County) 0.11
Rape Risk (County) 1.02
Robbery Risk 0.18
Assault Risk (County) 0.80
Property Risk (County) 1.15
Burglary Risk (County) 1.17
Larceny Risk (County) 1.41
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.43

Environment

Average July High Temperature 90.6° F
Average January Low Temperature 20.5° F
Annual Precipitation 39.78 inches
Air Pollution Index 83% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7.3%
Nearest Airport FORBES FIELD
Distance to FORBES FIELD 24 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team KANSAS CITY ROYALS
Distance to KANSAS CITY ROYALS 37 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
LAWRENCE VIRTUAL SCHOOLK - 82145 LOUISIANA ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 92734 LOUISIANA ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 92700 HARVARD RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 91400 MASSACHUSETTS ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 92511 INVERNESS DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
BISHOP SEABURY ACADEMY7 - 124120 CLINTON PKWY, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL10 - 121901 LOUISIANA ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
LAWRENCE FREE STATE HIGH SCHOOL10 - 124700 OVERLAND DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
LAWRENCE CATH SCHOOL CORPUSK - 66001 BOB BILLINGS PKWY, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
LANGSTON HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61101 GEORGE WILLIAMS WAY, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
QUAIL RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61130 INVERNESS DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6901 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
WAKARUSA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61104 E 1000 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6936 NEW YORK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
PINCKNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6810 W 6TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
SCHWEGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62201 OUSDAHL RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6508 ELM ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
SUNFLOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62521 INVERNESS DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOLK - 61208 KENTUCKY ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BROKEN ARROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62704 LOUISIANA ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6101 LAWRENCE AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
PRAIRIE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62711 KENSINGTON RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61605 DAVIS RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61045 HILLTOP DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
CORDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61837 VERMONT ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
LAWRENCE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOLK - 8110 MCDONALD DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
THE DIAGNOSTIC CENTERK - 122017 LOUISIANA ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
HERITAGE BAPTIST SCHOOLK - 121781 E 800TH RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
VERITAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 12256 N MICHIGAN, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
EAST HEIGHTS E C C - FAMILY CENTERPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN1430 HASKELL AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA900 OHIO ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCAPITAL CITY BANK740 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK1046 VERMONT ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK6TH & WAKARUSA LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCENTRAL NATIONAL BANK603 W 9TH ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCENTRAL NATIONAL BANK800 MASSACHUSETTS ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCOMMERCE BANK955 IOWA ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSDOUGLAS COUNTY BANK300 W 9TH ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSFIRST STATE BANK & TRUST609 VERMONT ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSINTRUST BANK901 VERMONT ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSLAWRENCE BANK100 E 9TH ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSLAWRENCE BANK110 E 9TH ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSUS BANK HOME MORTGAGES900 MASSACHUSETTS ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BANKSCOMMERCE BANK1301 JAYHAWK BLVD LAWRENCE, KS 66045
BANKSCAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK3201 IOWA ST LAWRENCE, KS 66046
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +UNIVERSITYERSITY OF KANSAS1450 JAYHAWK BLVD LAWRENCE, KS 66045
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIV155 INDIAN AVE LAWRENCE, KS 66046
GOLFALVAMAR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB4120 CLINTON PKWY LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFALVAMAR PUBLIC GOLF CLUB1800 CROSSGATE DR LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFALVAMAR PUBLIC GOLF COURSE1800 CROSSGATE DR LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFEAGLE BEND GOLF COURSE1250 E 902ND RD LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFORCHARDS EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE3000 BOB BILLINGS PKWY LAWRENCE, KS 66049
GOLFTRANS MISSISSIPPI GOLF ASSN1201 WAKARUSA DR LAWRENCE, KS 66049
HOSPITALSLAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL325 MAINE ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
HOSPITALSLAWRENCE SURGERY CTR1112 W 6TH ST # 220 LAWRENCE, KS 66044
ART AND MUSEUMSWATKINS COMMUNITY MUSEUM-HSTRY1047 MASSACHUSETTS ST LAWRENCE, KS 66044
ART AND MUSEUMSK U NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM1345 JAYHAWK BLVD LAWRENCE, KS 66045
ART AND MUSEUMSSPENCER MUSEUM OF ART KU1301 MISSISSIPPI ST LAWRENCE, KS 66045
ART AND MUSEUMSCLINTON LAKE MUSEUMROUTE 5 LAWRENCE, KS 66047



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
66044417$151,620$182,672
660451$130,772$130,772
66046286$161,695$173,338
66047302$194,810$244,442
66049563$222,642$249,135
Displaying 1-10 of 83 in $200-500k range
Light dances through the curves, arches & vaults of this unique, contemporary 2 yr old home. Perfection inside & out of this 3765 sq ft Dahl built Goldstar home. Distinctive design & luxurious detail throughout. Custom features of the highest quality & impeccable taste. Captivating floor plan w/3 living area+ fully equipped home theater. 5 BRs & BA areas including a dream master bath. Oversized 3 car garage & aggregate driveway, tile front porch, fabulous professional landscaping w/aluminum fenc
 4130 Blackjack Oak Dr
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$499,000

Beautiful setting in Oakwood Estates 1 mile south of Lawrence. Walk out to your deck, patio, pool & pond. 2 car garage plus second two car heated garage/shop area. Measurements approximate. Home warranty included.
 1104 E. 1284 Rd
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$489,950

Single family home located in the Enclave Villas Westwood Hills now under construction. Lawrence's privately owned gated community offering meintenance-free living. HOA covers all exterior maintenance & access to neighborhood (see Addendum)
 323 N. Chamberlin Ct
 Lawrence, KS 66049
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$474,325

Awesome floor plan! Large open kitchen, mud room w/built-ins. Vaulted living room, archways. 3 beds up w/baths. Main level office w/wood floors, main level master suite. Finished daylight basement,FRw/wet bar, 5th bedroom & bath. 3 car side entry garage.
 1659 George Williams Way
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$469,900

Gorgeous Kettler style & quality, main level master, wood floors, extensive trim work, granite. All bedrooms w/baths. Bonus loft area upstairs perfect for office or playroom. Great basement w/wet bar. Neighborhood pool & amenities.
 256 Earhart Cir
 Lawrence, KS 66049
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$469,900

Fabulous 1 owner home, excellent condition, backs to woods, Granite kitchen countertops, custom mirrored medicine cabinet in master bath. Built-in desk and bookcases in the office. Surround sound. HOA for exterior maintenance, sq ft from county. Pool table to stay.
 5701 Villa Dr
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$459,900

Must have appt, well located home in established neighborhood, close to Wakarusa & Bob Billings Pkwy, quiet area, one owner home built by Joel Fritzel in late 1980s, lovely home.
 4620 Muirfield Dr
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$450,000

Single family home in Enclave Villas at Westwood Hills now under construction. Lawrence's privately owned gated community offering HOA for all exterior maintenance as well as access to neighborhood pool & trails. Specials not yet assessed.
 321 N. Chamberlin Ct
 Lawrence, KS 66049
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$450,000

Southern charm in this gorgeous 1.5 story Colonial. Main level office & master suite. Formal dining room, great kitchen. Large beds upstairs w/baths. Awesome finished walkout basement, full kitchen, media room, stained concrete floors! Gorgeous setting backs to treed city green space and path. 3 car garage.
 5800 Longleaf Dr
 Lawrence, KS 66049
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$449,900

Immaculate Rod Laing built ranch plan in Foxfire. This wonderful open floor plan is the best of 1 level living w/high ceilings & spacious rooms. Quiet cul-de-sac location features HOA covering yard care & snow removal. Outstanding recreational & workshop spaces in lower level include fully furnished home gym! Quality shines through in every room!
 5010 Jeffries Ct
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$439,900
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