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 23%

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 23%

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
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 91400 MASSACHUSETTS ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 92700 HARVARD RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
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
SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6901 SCHWARZ RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
WAKARUSA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61104 E 1000 RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
PRAIRIE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62711 KENSINGTON RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
PINCKNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6810 W 6TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
SCHWEGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62201 OUSDAHL RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
QUAIL RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61130 INVERNESS DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6508 ELM ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
BROKEN ARROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62704 LOUISIANA ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6101 LAWRENCE AVE, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6936 NEW YORK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
LANGSTON HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61101 GEORGE WILLIAMS WAY, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61605 DAVIS RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66046
CORDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61837 VERMONT ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
SUNFLOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62521 INVERNESS DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66047
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61045 HILLTOP DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
LAWRENCE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOLK - 8110 MCDONALD DR, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
HERITAGE BAPTIST SCHOOLK - 121781 E 800TH RD, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
VERITAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 12256 N MICHIGAN, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOLK - 61208 KENTUCKY ST, 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
BANKSCOMMERCE BANK1301 JAYHAWK BLVD LAWRENCE, KS 66045
BANKSCAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK3201 IOWA ST LAWRENCE, KS 66046
BANKSCENTRAL NATIONAL BANK2321 HARPER ST LAWRENCE, KS 66046
GOLFALVAMAR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB4120 CLINTON PKWY LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFALVAMAR GOLF COURSE & SHOP1800 CROSSGATE DR LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFALVAMAR PUBLIC GOLF COURSE1800 CROSSGATE DR LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFEAGLE BEND GOLF COURSE1250 E 902ND RD LAWRENCE, KS 66047
GOLFALVAMAR ORCHARDS GOLF COURSE3000 BOB BILLINGS PKWY 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
66044309$145,000$156,352
660451$152,562$152,562
66046253$152,812$166,808
66047232$180,840$220,940
66049483$199,900$224,305
Displaying 1-10 of 79 in $200-500k range
Wow! This is a beautiful home on 3 acres, walk-out ranch plan nestled in the oak, walnut & sycamore trees, country living close to town, all paved roads, custom built w/open living spaces on main level, alderwood custom cabinets, variable width oak floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, high-efficiency HVAC, windows, insulation & garage doors, large family room, wet bar, TV nook & 9' ceilings in basement, this home exudes quality from second you enter the front door, 5 minutes from downtown.
 25941 Clover Ct
 Lawrence, KS 66044
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$489,900

Beautiful setting w/inground pool. Plenty of additional yard for the kids to play. Upgrades include insulated floors, hardboard siding, low e windows, custom cabinets & built-ins, 3 fireplaces & stereo throughout the house. Deck also has speakers for sound around the pool. Vinyl fencing around pool and 50 yr roof.
 2213 Killarney Ct
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$484,900

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

Oakwood Estates beauty overlooking pond w/KU views! Expansive walk-out basement w/pool, patio & deck for entertaining. 4 garages (2 heated), natural gas, Lawrence schools, one of a kind!
 1104 E. 1284 Rd
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$450,000

Fantastic ranch plan w/awesome walk-out lower level for entertaining, open floor plan w/high ceilings, many upgrades & features, quality throughout, all measurements approx & sq ft from appraisal.
 1060 April Rain Rd
 Lawrence, KS 66049
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$450,000

Luxury lifestyle in heart of downtown Lawrence. Beautiful loft w/several upgrades including built-in cherry shelving/cabinets, custom lighting, tall windows w/custom drapes & scored concrete floors. Baths have large walk-in showers, custom vanities/sinks. Addl room can be used as a non-conforming BR. Amenities include fully equipped fitness room, rooftop garden area, underground parking & secure access. HOA for maintenance, cleaning of exterior & common areas, structure insurance, gas, water & trash.
 730 New Hampshire #3J
 Lawrence, KS 66044
 1 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$449,000

Magnificent home! Unique open floor plan great for family and entertaining. Amazing kitchen with very tall ceilings, huge island, granite and stainless, high end appliances and built in sub zero fridge and freezer. Loft + 3 bedrooms up. Outdoor living w/ large patio and fireplace, fenced yard. County appraisal does not include finished basement or loft upstairs. Square footage from builder's plans. Relocation paperwork required and on Paragon.
 906 April Rain Rd
 Lawrence, KS 66049
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$445,000

Absolutely beautiful 3+ acre setting just minutes from Lawrence! Fabulous home w/lots of wood floors. Upscale kitchen w/granite & stainless, awesome 3-season porch, large bedrooms, great master suite w/private deck. Finished walk-out basement, 3-car side-entry garage, many updates. Must see, private setting, woods w/trails, neighborhood stocked pond.
 1127 E. 1264 Rd
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$439,900

This stunning Alvamar home has had extensive updated & improvements by the current owner, fabulous kitchen offers double oven, large center island & access to generous deck overlooking nicely landscaped rear yard w/low maintenance pool, spacious master suite has fireplace & deck access & updated bath w/large walk-in shower, private upstairs has generous bedroom, loft area & bath, walk-out lower level offers the ultimate Jayhawk lounge.
 1988 Pecan Valley Ct
 Lawrence, KS 66047
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms
$439,000

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
$435,000
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