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    Lawrence Township

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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        B minus
      3. Housing
        B
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        B+
      Lawrence Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 33,178. Lawrence Township is in Mercer County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Lawrence Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lawrence Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lawrence Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lawrence Township are highly rated.
      Population
      33,178
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $349,600
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,768
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        30%
      • Own
        70%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        71.2
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        27.9
        40.7
      • Robbery
        24.8
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        136.3
        500.1
      • Theft
        901.4
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        74.3
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        11%
      • 18-24 years
        15%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        15%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        15%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        31%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        27%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        18%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        18%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        7%
        11%
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      Working in Lawrence Township

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $114,043
      National
      $69,021
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