Lawrence, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,771 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$174,787 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
48 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,231,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,854 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 32
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NY State Senate District 9, NY Assembly District 20, NY
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Schools

Rambam Mesivta
1 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Sinai South Nassau
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mercy Medical Center
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
9 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
15 miles, N • 4.6 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
25 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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