Lawrenceville, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,947 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,482 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$413,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,938 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
4
Trenton-Princeton Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
4
Trenton-Princeton Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 7 33
Mar 4 3 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NJ State Senate District 15, NJ Assembly District 15, NJ
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Schools

Lawrenceville Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
The Lawrenceville School
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Stony Brook Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Rider University
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
The College of New Jersey
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
40 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
44 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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